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Emotion-reading tech fails the racial bias test

  • Written by Lauren Rhue, Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Analytics, Wake Forest University

Facial recognition technology has progressed to point where it now interprets emotions in facial expressions. This type of analysis is increasingly used in daily life. For example, companies can use facial recognition software to help with hiring decisions. Other programs scan the faces in crowds to identify threats to public safety.

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