This chapter explores the reasons why large tech companies like Google and Facebook have been hesitant to release or promote facial recognition technology, while a startup like Clearview AI sees it as an opportunity for growth. The discussion delves into the potential dangers of widespread facial recognition technology and the societal and privacy implications. It also highlights the varying comfort levels people have regarding the recognition of their faces.
When tech journalist Kashmir Hill got a tip about a mysterious app, Clearview AI, that claimed it could identify anyone based on just one photo, she was skeptical. But when she found out the app was for real, she quickly realized it could lead to a dystopian future where privacy is a thing of the past.
Guest: Kashmir Hill
Book: "Your Face Belongs to Us: A Secretive Startup's Quest to End Privacy as We Know It"
Host: Panio Gianopoulos