Huawei Pura 70 series of smartphones raises privacy concerns over AI-assisted garment removal feature

Recently, more and more smartphones have been utilising artificial intelligence, especially in the field of photography. The new Huawei Pura 70 series of smartphones is no exception, offering an AI-based object removal function. However, the feature has sparked a storm of protests as it can accidentally erase parts of people's clothes.

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Users on Chinese social network Weibo have been actively posting videos demonstrating how easy it is to remove clothes at the touch of a button using the phone's "smart AI retouching" feature.

This raises serious privacy concerns and could lead to misuse and distribution of inappropriate content. Huawei's support team has acknowledged the issue due to flaws in the AI algorithm and assured users that these issues will be addressed in upcoming system updates.

This incident is a reminder of the importance of responsible AI development and deployment. AI features, especially those involving image manipulation, require careful testing and protection to prevent unintended consequences and potential privacy violations.

Source: Guang Ming Daily