Re:ML model can classify sex from retinal photograph, clinic...
by elil17 on Saturday May 15, 2021 @11:50PM
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It really depends on the bio marker. Most bio markers are effected: fat distribution, hair texture (curly vs. straight), and even immune system function. I’d think that learning whether this model works on people who’ve taken hormones for gender transition could give some insight into what it’s detecting. Perhaps there are retinal features whose function or form are impacted by the presence of testosterone, for instance, or maybe it’s a different that forms before birth.
For a ML model to correctly guess gender identity, it'd need other cues that indicate a person would prefer to be referred to by a certain pronoun, such as clothing or facial hair.