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Clear View AI stands at the forefront of this debate. With a database boasting over 30 billion images scraped from open-source social media and internet sources, this New York-based startup specializes in facial recognition matching. Its primary function is linking faces to identities, helping law enforcement identify and apprehend suspects and victims. Since its inception, the company has faced lawsuits, regulatory bans, and widespread criticism, but it remains a potent force in the field.
How does Clear View AI operate?