This algorithm says I'm aggressive,irresponsible and unattractive. But should we believe it?
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This algorithm says I'm aggressive,irresponsible and unattractive. But should we believe it?

The computer said I was 29 and unattractive. Then it said I was attractive and 24. The difference highlights the flaws in increasingly popular artificial intelligence systems.

  • byBen Grubb

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  • byPatrick Hatch
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  • byDavid Estcourt
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  • byDavid Estcourt
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  • byPatrick Hatch