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Adding to concerns is the accessible nature of facial recognition technology. Even if Clear View AI restricts sales, numerous similar platforms are available publicly. Websites like PimEyes allow any individual to upload a photo and conduct searches to find that person on the internet. Despite claims from companies that they only sell algorithms to law enforcement, the proliferation of open-source, commercially available facial recognition tools creates a concerning landscape:
Private citizens, malicious actors, or unethical groups can perform mass searches.
The technology works effectively even with partial data, such as masks, sunglasses, or hats.
Databases grow exponentially—Clear View's database expanding from 3 billion to 40 billion images in a few years.