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From Reclaim the Net:
Issue: March 14, 2022
Controversial tech.
By Ken Macon
On Saturday, Ukraine’s ministry of defense started using Clearview AI’s facial recognition technology, according to the company’s chief executive.
Clearview AI is a controversial facial recognition company that accused of breaching privacy rights and has retaliated against its critics.
According to the company, its facial recognition technology could help Ukraine identify the dead, fight misinformation, and catch Russian assailants.
After Russia started invading Ukraine, Clearview AI’s CEO Hoan Ton-That contacted Kyiv to offer his company’s help. It told Ukraine that it had not offered the technology to Russia.
Ukraine’s defense ministry did not confirm that it was using the technology. However, its ministry for digital transformation had previously indicated that it was considering working with AI companies such as Clearview.
Clearview AI’ adviser Lee Wolosky said that the company would provide Ukraine with free access to its database of faces, which it collects from online platforms. . .
Clearview AI's facial recognition tech is being used on Russian soldiers
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