Clearview AI Settles Illinois Privacy Lawsuit on Friday for Over $50 Million

Jun 22, 2024, 06:59 AM

Facial recognition startup Clearview AI has reached a settlement on Friday in an Illinois lawsuit alleging its extensive photographic collection of faces violated privacy rights. The settlement, which attorneys estimate could be worth more than $50 million, consolidates lawsuits from across the U.S. The company had pulled photos from the internet to create a database it sold to businesses, individuals, and government entities. This settlement raises questions about the future of facial recognition technology and tech ethics.