The Gender Shades Dataset

The Gender Shades dataset is a collection of images used to evaluate how accurately face recognition systems identify gender. It focuses on diverse groups, especially people with different skin tones and ages, to test if these systems work fairly across everyone. The dataset helped reveal that some facial analysis tools are less accurate for women and people with darker skin, highlighting the need for more inclusive technology. It has been influential in improving the fairness and reliability of AI systems in recognizing and understanding human faces.