Capitol Records "severs ties" with virtual rapper FN Meka
2022-08-25
CBS News
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Capitol Records dropped AI-generated rapper FN Meka after public backlash over the character's use of racial stereotypes and offensive language. The AI system, developed by Factory New, generated lyrics and persona elements that perpetuated harmful stereotypes, leading to social harm and a public apology from the label to the Black community.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The virtual rapper FN Meka is an AI system generating content that includes offensive language and stereotypes, which has led to harm in the form of cultural insult and violation of rights related to respect and dignity of a community. The harm has materialized as public backlash and condemnation from an industry group representing Black artists. The AI system's use and outputs directly led to this harm, making this an AI Incident under the category of violations of human rights or breach of obligations intended to protect fundamental rights (c).[AI generated]