as in to misapply
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Recent Examples of misidentify
However, studies show that Clearview and other leading algorithms are more likely to misidentify people of color, women, and the elderly than white men.
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Byandrew Nusca, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2024
Studies have shown that such systems are more likely to misidentify or struggle to recognize people with darker skin tones.
—Vasyl Rakivnenko, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
One of the reasons for the temporary prohibition on the technologies, Hansen said, is because the legislature was presented with evidence about AI cameras misidentifying students, particularly students of color.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 6 Oct. 2024
As political leaders prepare for the next economic crisis, there are real risks in misidentifying the drivers of inflation.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2024
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Byandrew Nusca, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2024
Studies have shown that such systems are more likely to misidentify or struggle to recognize people with darker skin tones.
—Vasyl Rakivnenko, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
One of the reasons for the temporary prohibition on the technologies, Hansen said, is because the legislature was presented with evidence about AI cameras misidentifying students, particularly students of color.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 6 Oct. 2024
As political leaders prepare for the next economic crisis, there are real risks in misidentifying the drivers of inflation.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Misidentify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misidentify. Accessed 19 Dec. 2024.
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