Search Engine

Should this creepy search engine exist?

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May 10, 2024
Kashmir Hill, a Technology reporter at the New York Times specializing in privacy issues, shares insights on the emergence of facial recognition search engines. She discusses the controversial Clearview AI, its implications for privacy, and the ethical dilemmas of using publicly available images. Hill reveals the tangled relationship between innovation, public safety, and individual rights. The conversation touches on societal reactions to surveillance, data misuse, and the challenges of regulating technology in an increasingly monitored world.
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Discovering a Face Search Engine

  • PJ Vogt discovered a face search engine and experimented with it, uploading photos of himself and others.
  • He quickly found compromising information about people he knew, leading to discomfort and ethical concerns.
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Kashmir Hill Learns About Clearview AI

  • Kashmir Hill learned about Clearview AI, a facial recognition company, from Freddy Martinez in 2019.
  • Martinez described it as a company selling Facebook photos to police, raising privacy concerns for Hill.
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Clearview AI's Violation of Agreement

  • In 2011, at an FTC workshop, tech companies and experts agreed facial recognition apps shouldn't identify strangers.
  • Clearview AI violated this agreement, shocking Hill and prompting her investigation.
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