Why we need clear boundaries and guidelines for AI

In recent news, AI didn't come off very well. Companies like IBM or Microsoft just announced that they will end the sales of facial recognition technology, one area of AI, with immediate effect. The real-life implications might be devastating: Whereas the technology might be well-trained to identify white faces, it fails to differentiate black faces. When used by law enforcement, this could lead to false accusations for People of Color. Critical press coverage, intransparency and unethical business practices have led to distrust regarding emerging technologies around the world.