Driverless cars are more likely to HIT people with darker skin

Facial recognition systems developed for self-driving cars are better at identifying the faces of white people than those of darker skin tones, a study has revealed. Researchers say the inherent racism of these systems likely stems from a lack of dark-skinned individuals included in the training of the tech. The study found databases behind facial recognition technology being built for autonomous cars are up to 12 per cent worse at spotting people with darker skin. On average, the technology is 4.8 per cent more accurate at correctly spotting light-skinned individuals. A system was used with skin tones ranging from one to six, with a higher number linked to darker skin.