IBM will no longer offer, develop, or research facial recognition technology - The Verge

IBM will no longer offer, develop, or research facial recognition technology - The Verge

IBM quits the facial-recognition business

IBM will no longer sell “general purpose” facial-recognition technology, chief executive Arvind Krishna wrote in a letter to US Congress. The letter addressed the need for reforms and policy proposals to address racial disparities, and mentioned that the company opposes using technology for mass surveillance, racial profiling and violations of human rights. Krishna wrote that “vendors and users of Al systems have a shared responsibility to ensure that Al is tested for bias, particularly when used in law enforcement”.

The Verge | 4 min read