Microsoft Patents "Avoid Ghetto" GPS Feature

Invisible Fan · Jan 12, 2012

My MS GPS identified me as Jewish, started recommending public transportation and long brisk walks.

Uprising · Jan 19, 2012

And the NAACP is getting pissy over this.

http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2012/01/17/...y-from-high-crime-areas-proves-controversial/

“I’m going to be up in arms about it if it happens,” said Dallas NAACP President Juanita Wallace.
“Can you imagine me not being able to go to MLK Blvd. because my GPS says that’s a dangerous crime area? I can’t even imagine that,” she said.
“It’s almost like gerrymandering,” she said. “It’s stereotyping for sure and without a doubt; I can’t emphasize enough, it’s discriminatory.”
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DaDakota · Jan 19, 2012

Uprising said: ↑

And the NAACP is getting pissy over this.

http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2012/01/17/...y-from-high-crime-areas-proves-controversial/
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Wah wah wah, it doesnt stop anyone from going anywhere.

DD

The Real Shady · Jan 19, 2012

My guess is some activist will put pressure on these companies to remove this feature citing racism.

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