AI-based emotion detection has become a $20B industry, but some experts say the foundational science behind the tech is flawed and can adversely affect society (Oscar Schwartz/The Guardian)

Oscar Schwartz / The Guardian:
AI-based emotion detection has become a $20B industry, but some experts say the foundational science behind the tech is flawed and can adversely affect society  —  Machines can now allegedly identify anger, fear, disgust and sadness.  ‘Emotion detection’ has grown from a research project to a $20bn industry

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