UT professor; developed Epstein-funded facial recognition tech; co-proposed 'robot toddler' project
Itamar Arel, a former University of Tennessee associate professor of computer science, engaged in a professional research collaboration with Jeffrey Epstein between 2009 and 2016. Arel discussed facial recognition technology and humanoid robots with Epstein, received research funding through the Jeffrey Epstein VI Foundation, and involved UT students in projects connected to this funding. There is no evidence in available sources of criminal charges, convictions, arrests, or civil liability against Arel. The available information indicates a professional relationship focused on AI research rather than any involvement in Epstein's criminal conduct or victimization.
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