Clearview AI, which scans the internet for photos for its massive facial recognition database, is reportedly working on a surveillance camera

According to a report by BuzzFeed News, Clearview AI is developing the camera through a sister operation called Insight Camera. The company is looking to create a product that can offer live, real-time facial recognition. 

BuzzFeed found the connection between the two companies after noticing a “security_camera” app in the code on Clearview’s web app. After the news outlet reached out to the company, Insight Camera’s website was taken down. The two companies did not mention their relationship on either website. However, similar code accessing Clearview’s servers were found on Insight Camera’s website.  Read more...