'I am disturbed': Vermont's attorney general is suing Clearview AI over its facial recognition app that uses images scraped from Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube
Clearview AI's facial recognition app runs a searchable database of faces scraped from social media, and has been used by law enforcement and the wealthy.Clearview AI, the company behind a controversial facial recognition app, was just sued by the Vermont attorney general over alleged privacy violations.
The app uses a database of face images scraped from websites and social media, allowing clients to upload a picture of someone's face and view matches. The company's clients reportedly include police departments, multinational corporations, and wealthy individuals.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more storiesVermont's attorney general is cracking down on Clearview AI, the company behind a controversial facial recognition app that has built a searchable database of faces scraped from social media.
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