Clearview AI, known for its controversial facial recognition database, continues to grapple with a series of legal and regulatory challenges despite its exit from the European Union market in 2021. The most recent episode in this saga is a hefty €30.5 million ($33.7 million) fine imposed by the
In recent years, the rise of facial recognition technology has sparked heated debates about privacy, ethics, and surveillance. One company, in particular, Clearview AI, has found itself at the center of controversy. With its vast database of billions of facial images and its partnerships with law
In a significant turn of events, Australia has decided to halt its enforcement actions against Clearview AI over the controversial use of Australians' images within its facial recognition service. Clearview AI, which possesses a database of over 50 billion faces scraped from various platforms on
The rise of deepfakes — AI-generated media that distorts reality — marks a significant turning point in both digital and cybersecurity landscapes. Paralleling the overwhelming threat posed by the "white walkers" in HBO’s "Game of Thrones," the challenge deepfakes present is pressing and pervasive.
In a groundbreaking legal dispute, Secure Justice, a dedicated non-profit organization, has initiated a lawsuit against the city, county, and police departments of San Francisco. The controversy arises from the alleged illegal utilization of facial recognition technology (FRT) by the San Francisco
Vietnam’s recent mandate requiring facial recognition for digital transactions totaling over $390 aims to bolster online transaction security amid a surge in fraud incidents. This policy, launched by the State Bank of Vietnam in July, leverages artificial intelligence (AI) for identity verification
