Teen handcuffed by police after AI surveillance system mistakes Doritos bag for gun
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A 16-year-old Baltimore student was handcuffed by armed police after an AI surveillance system falsely identified his bag of Doritos as a gun. Taki Allen was eating crisps after football practice when police arrived with eight cars and pointed guns at him. The incident highlights concerns about AI bias and false positives in surveillance technology, particularly affecting minority communities. The AI system, used by Baltimore police, has faced criticism for its accuracy issues and potential for racial profiling.
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I was just eating my Doritos, and they thought it was a gun. It's crazy
This is a clear example of how AI bias can have real-world consequences, especially for young people of color
The system flagged what it thought was a firearm, but it was actually a snack bag
Taki Allen, 16, said he was eating a bag of Doritos after football practice before being handcuffed by police.
