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The prohibition covers both intentional discriminatory use and use that produces a discriminatory or harmful effect, and it extends to predictions about characteristics—not only known ones—broadening the scope of what is restricted.
Users are prohibited from deploying the Model in ways that target, discriminate against, or harm people based on behavioral data or personal characteristics, even if no discriminatory intent exists.
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The prohibition covers both intentional discriminatory use and use that produces a discriminatory or harmful effect, and it extends to predictions about characteristics—not only known ones—broadening the scope of what is restricted.
Users are prohibited from deploying the Model in ways that target, discriminate against, or harm people based on behavioral data or personal characteristics, even if no discriminatory intent exists.
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