Clearview AI (Dataset)
From Security Vision
Information Certainty: Documented
Type: Civilian Registry
Technical information:
| Full name | Clearview AI dataset |
|---|---|
| Country | Worldwide |
| Contents | Facial Images |
| Images | 10,000,000,000 |
| Individuals | |
| Runs database software | |
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| Related Technology |
Developers and Users:
| Developed by | Clearview AI |
|---|---|
| Owning institution | Clearview AI |
| Custodian institution | Clearview AI |
Description[edit | ]
The company said that its "index of faces" has grown from 3 billion images to more than 10 billion since early 2020 and that its data collection system now ingests 1.5 billion images a month.
With $50 million from investors, the company said, it could bulk up its data collection powers to 100 billion photos, build new products, expand its international sales team and pay more toward lobbying government policymakers to "develop favorable regulation.1"
References
- ^ Harwell, Drew. Facial recognition firm Clearview AI tells investors it’s seeking massive expansion beyond law enforcement. , 2022.