Problem: As an extension of ourselves, we'd expect algorithms to understand human concepts like beauty. But AI often falls short due to its reliance on our own biased databases.

Solution: Dove and Microsoft are teaming up to diversify the COCO dataset, building a new database that showcases a wide range of beauty.

Awards: Young Ones 2023 Merit Award

Submitted for Young Ones March 10th 2024. Dove came out with their own initiative to fight AI bias April 9th, confirming that our work was on brand.

The Real Beauty Database

DOVE

AI doesn’t understand REAL beauty..

So let’s send AI back to school.

In partnership with Microsoft, Dove will add to the COCO dataset with categorized images of real beauty. These images will come from real people, and will provide the dataset with more diverse material.

Submit your photo online or in booths in public spaces and let’s teach AI what beauty actually looks like.