Can better tech really fix darker-skin bias in smartphone cameras? Google thinks so

WNews
WNews 1 Min Read

The tech giant Google used the biggest platform it could find to make a statement during Black History Month. 

In a one-minute ad that cost millions, Google told Super Bowl fans about something Black people have known for a long time: most cameras aren’t great at capturing darker skin.

Against a montage of poorly-lit photographs in which subjects’ cheekbones and eyes are lost in shadows, voices complained about terrible yearbook photos and showing up too dark or shiny.

Google was promoting its latest smart phone, the Pixel 6, the first with its Real Tone feature, which the company says uses artificial intelligence to take

- Advertisement -
Share This Article
Leave a comment
Report a Bug/Suggest Feature

Notice a bug on the site or want to suggest a feature. Please fill out the information below and one of our IT will look at the bug/feature report. If we have any questions or want more information, we will reach out vis email.

Reading: Can better tech really fix darker-skin bias in smartphone cameras? Google thinks so

(C) 2012 – 2024  | WNews Broadcasting Corp, a W-World Company | All Rights Reserved

Connect
with Us

Report a Error with this Story

Notice a error or facts with this story, please submit the information below and someone from our newsroom will review it and change if required 

Beta

Welcome to The New W.News

It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to W.News 6, the most extensive update ever. Please bear with us as we continue to work on and fine tune the new site. WNewsNetwork.com will remain online until June 30, 2024.