Today in data, Microsoft is limiting its use of facial-recognition software. Also, the Federal Trade Commission tells Congress that artificial intelligence shouldn’t be relied on for policy-related decisions and Lowe’s jumps into the metaverse with the launch of a home décor tool.
Data
82: Number of pages in Federal Trade Commission report that warns Congress against using artificial intelligence (AI) to combat online harm
$8.3T: Total projected addressable market for ad and eCommerce opportunities for the metaverse
$697B: Total projected home-related addressable market for ad and eCommerce opportunities in the metaverse
13: Number of emotions Google blocked from being read using facial recognition software
4: Number of emotions Google is considering allowing its AI software to read, including joy and sorrow
