LAION temporarily takes down 5B dataset after Stanford finds potential CSAM
Stanford researchers reported that the LAION 5B training dataset contains potentially illegal content in the form of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). LAION, a non-profit organization that provides datasets for machine learning research, acknowledged the reports and temporarily took down the datasets to ensure they are safe before republishing. LAION is working with the Internet Watch Foundation and the Hamburg State Data Protection Commissioner to address the issue.
- Company involved
- LAION
- AI system involved
- LAION 5B
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Illinois DCFS ends unreliable predictive analytics program for child abuse risk
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services ended its Rapid Safety Feedback program, which used data mining to predict child abuse risk, after the agency's director called the technology unreliable. The system, developed by Eckerd Connects and Mindshare Technology, assigned risk scores to children but failed to flag several high-profile child deaths. The program was also criticised for overwhelming caseworkers with alerts and for potential bias against poor children of colour. DCFS decided not to renew the contract.
- Company involved
- Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
- AI system involved
- Rapid Safety Feedback
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DOJ examines Allegheny County child welfare AI screening tool for disability bias
The Justice Department is scrutinizing the Allegheny Family Screening Tool, an AI system used by Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, to assess risk for families reported for child welfare concerns. A father with an intellectual disability, represented by attorney Robin Frank, filed a complaint alleging the algorithm discriminates against families with disabilities by using disability-related data points. The county denies awareness of concerns and says the tool helps predict risk, but critics argue it hardens bias. The DOJ's Civil Rights Division is investigating.
- Company involved
- Allegheny County Department of Human Services
- AI system involved
- Allegheny Family Screening Tool
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Not Again! A Second Talkdesk Customer Is Sued for Its Use of Contact Center AI - cxtoday.com
The system intercepted, recorded, and analyzed the communications of LegalShield customers without their consent.
- Company involved
- LegalShield
- AI system involved
- Talkdesk CCaaS
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Talkdesk Hit With Class Suit Over Customer Service Software - news.bloomberglaw.com
The system secretly recorded and analyzed customer service conversations of callers to Patagonia and Zumiez without consent.
- Company involved
- Talkdesk Inc.
- AI system involved
- CX Cloud
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