Clearview AI Faces $33.7 Million Fine for Violating GDPR with Biometric Data Harvesting
September 3, 2024
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Clearview AI used AI to convert these images into biometric data and sold the service to law enforcement, a practice that was found to be in violation of privacy laws and the GDPR.
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- clearview-ai
- Alleged developer
- clearview-ai
- Alleged harmed parties
- general-public
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