Algorithms · May 2021Gaffe level: Typo
Google's New Dermatology App Wasn't Designed for People With Darker Skin
Google's new AI dermatology app worked fine on light skin but fumbled on darker skin tones, because the training data didn't include enough of it. Another AI that couldn't see everyone.
Source: Vice
Android's Earthquake Alerts Now Cover More Than 200 Regions
Google's earthquake warning system, which turns phones into a seismic sensor network, has expanded from 98 to more than 200 regions after sending over a billion alerts. Those few seconds of warning have already saved lives, and new alerts now show the epicenter and estimated magnitude to help people take action.
Source: 9to5Google