The Daily The End of Privacy as We Know It?
Feb 10, 2020
Kashmir Hill, a tech reporter for The New York Times, dives into the contentious world of facial recognition technology. She discusses a start-up, Clearview AI, that has amassed a staggering database of over three billion images. Hill unpacks the ethical dilemmas this poses, especially regarding privacy and law enforcement use. Key questions about transparency, corporate ethics, and the implications for personal freedom are explored, painting a vivid picture of a future where privacy might be significantly compromised.
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Mysterious Clearview AI
- Kashmir Hill received an email with police documents about Clearview AI, a facial recognition company.
- The company's website listed a fake address, raising red flags.
Privacy Nightmare
- Public access to facial recognition tech like Clearview AI poses a significant threat to privacy.
- It could end anonymity in public, enabling anyone to identify and gather information about individuals from their photos.
Clearview AI in Action
- Law enforcement agencies, including federal ones, are using Clearview AI.
- One agency solved a case in 20 seconds using the app and also identified a suspect in a child exploitation video.