Discrimination seems to always have a negative tone nowadays, but in some contexts it is a virtue. E.g. "he has discriminating tastes". I hope any AI I make is discriminating.
For better or worse, what we accept depends on the situation. For example, health insurance discriminates on gender, race, and age, all of which are illegal to discriminate on in employment matters.
Personally, I find advertising to be in the "okay" category for racial discrimination. Advertisers essentially pay for Facebook users' data (which is why Facebook is free as in beer), and use that data to target ads. For example, some cosmetic lines cater to dark skin, and racial discrimination keeps their ads relevant.
For better or worse, what we accept depends on the situation. For example, health insurance discriminates on gender, race, and age, all of which are illegal to discriminate on in employment matters.
Personally, I find advertising to be in the "okay" category for racial discrimination. Advertisers essentially pay for Facebook users' data (which is why Facebook is free as in beer), and use that data to target ads. For example, some cosmetic lines cater to dark skin, and racial discrimination keeps their ads relevant.