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Last updated: Feb 07, 2025
Description
Even with the removal or personal identifiable information (PII) and sensitive personal information (SPI) from data, it might be possible to identify persons due to correlations to other features available in the data.
Why is reidentification a concern for foundation models?
Including irrelevant but highly correlated features to personal information for model training can increase the risk of reidentification.
Parent topic: AI risk atlas
We provide examples covered by the press to help explain many of the foundation models' risks. Many of these events covered by the press are either still evolving or have been resolved, and referencing them can help the reader understand the potential risks and work towards mitigations. Highlighting these examples are for illustrative purposes only.