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HP Computers are Racist

By July Xing Dec. 27, 2009 11:55 am

Here's something controversial to conclude the year with...

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Rui Couto

HP responded on its blog.

"We are working with our partners to learn more," HP said. "The technology we use is built on standard algorithms that measure the difference in intensity of contrast between the eyes and the upper cheek and nose. We believe that the camera might have difficulty 'seeing' contrast in conditions where there is insufficient foreground lighting."

"Everything we do is focused on ensuring that we provide a high-quality experience for all our customers, who are ethnically diverse and live and work around the world," HP continued. "That's why when issues surface, we take them seriously and work hard to understand the root causes."

Posted Dec. 27, 2009 12:20:43 pm
avp.

i hear acer won't let their black laptops sit next to the white ones in the factory.

Posted Dec. 27, 2009 7:05:01 pm
Aman

hilarious!

Posted Dec. 28, 2009 4:08:47 pm
Colin

It could be anti-men too for all we know.

Posted Dec. 28, 2009 6:48:37 pm
John

@colin: that would be awesome. HP is sexist and racist. that would be so news worthy

Posted Dec. 29, 2009 12:12:43 am
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