AI-Powered Dating Platform, Suspected of STD Detection, Ceases Operations
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Someone thought it'd be a bright idea to launch a dating app proficient in AI-powered STD screening. This misguided venture, HeHealth's Calmara, was more ludicrous than brilliant, requiring male users to send in embarrassingly intimate snaps for assessment. Sadly, the science behind Calmara was a joke; it struggled to distinguish between inanimate objects - think novelty penis-shaped vases and penis-shaped cakes - and human genitals, affirming our health with a carefree "Clear!"
HeHealth boasted that Calmara could detect up to 94% of 10 different sexually transmitted diseases, dubbing it a "1 min AI-Powered Penis Health Checker." However, an investigation by the Los Angeles Times revealed the app's lackluster performance and raised red flags with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In a stern letter to HeHealth, the FTC pronounced their concern over the company's dubious health-related claims, stating that a small number of test images and underperforming algorithms are problematic.
After a closer look, the FTC discovered that HeHealth's algorithm, which only claimed to detect four STIs according to an associated study, was tested using a limited sample of images. The agency warned HeHealth to cease operation of Calmara and delete all gathered customer data. Post-shutdown, the FTC dropped the investigation against the company, leaving Calmara to rest in peace.
This is a clear reminder not to trust technologies that lack dependable scientific backing and proper testing. After covering cybersecurity for over five years, it's a no-brainer that anyone housing dick pics doesn't exactly secure the foundation for a stable business. Keep your photos close to your heart - not on someone else's asshole server.
- The future of tech and specifically technology-driven solutions in healthcare could learn a lesson from He Health's hilariously misguided Calmara app attempt.
- The dating app, purportedly equipped with AI-powered STD screening, was more ludicrous than brilliant, failing to detect human genitals with accuracy and raising federal concerns.
- In a stern letter, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) cautioned HeHealth about their dubious health-related claims, flagging small test samples and underperforming algorithms as problematic.
- It's vital for all tech advancements, particularly in the realm of healthcare, to undergo rigorous testing and possess valid scientific backing to ensure the welfare of its users.
