An In-Depth Audit of Biases in Facial Recognition Technology Impacting Individuals with Disabilities

As advances in artificial intelligence (AI) continue to reshape various aspects of society, the promise of technologies like facial recognition holds significant potential. However, as these advancements unfold, it becomes increasingly crucial to consider the broader implications and potential risks they pose, particularly for marginalized communities.

This adversarial audit report investigates the intersection of facial recognition technology and disability, shedding light on potential biases and challenges faced by individuals with disabilities.

Key recommendations include adopting transparent bias mitigation strategies, prioritizing accessibility by design, collaborating with disability organizations, and investing in research on AI and disability. The findings underscore the need for a more inclusive and equitable approach to technological advancement.

Gender Disparity & BMI Prediction Challenges

Gender bias was unearthed through our thorough analysis of age predictions. Women consistently faced underestimation, with unsettling instances of being forecasted as young as 5 or 8 years old. In contrast, men were prone to overestimation, exacerbating the gender divide. These findings expose an entrenched gender bias within Azul’s algorithm, a bias that extends its ramifications across the lives of individuals with Down Syndrome. Azul’s algorithm demonstrated moderate efficacy in BMI prediction for individuals with Down Syndrome. However, it exhibited a propensity to overestimate BMI values, especially concerning women.