Is HP Racist?

[JoeMama]

http://gizmodo.com/5431190/hp-face+tracking-webcams-dont-recognize-black-people

It appears that HP has followed suit of GWB (according to Kayne).

Okay, it was a feeble attempt at humor...
I fail miserably.

 

[david_42]

It certainly points up the lack of blacks in IT, when an industry-standard algorithm misses such a large part of the population.

But, being narrowly focused is common in IT. One company I'm trying to work with has never tested their website with anything but IE! And they don't seem to understand the need.

 

[IrregularPulse]

haha this is hysterical.

 

[markfinn]

HP is responding to claims that the facial-tracking technology used by its Webcams is somehow racist. HP has been informed of a potential issue with the facial-tracking software included on some of its systems.

 

[El Pistolero]

Is HP Racist?

Not racist, but they do show a marked preference for unattractive women.

 

[neko]

This reminded me of the nikon cameras that always alerted you that the Asians in your picture had their eyes closed.

 

[JetSmooth]

You mean this?


Racist Camera! No, I did not blink... I'm just Asian! by @jozjozjoz, on Flickr