#Ethics

AI

Boston Dynamics employees want to block sale of robot dogs to ICE

Boston Dynamics employees petitioned executives to block the sale of robot dogs to ICE, citing safety concerns, but the company proceeded with a $1.3 million deal with the Department of Homeland Security.

Ars Technica3 days ago

AI

‘Make this face look gay’: AI models alter faces to give people stereotypical ‘gay,’ ‘straight’ or ‘criminal’ features

Vision-language AI models refuse direct questions about sexual orientation but comply when asked to alter faces with stereotypical features, revealing hidden biases.

Feature The Conversation Tech22 days ago