How is facial recognition technology being used around the World?

Visualizing the implementation of the controversial tech in different countries

Last time I wrote about the controversial tech, a tiny startup by the name of Clearview AI was in the spotlight on how it was being used by law enforcement in multiple jurisdictions via its groundbreaking facial recognition app. Not just that, but it was reported that the startup was selling its controversial product to private companies we well.

Ever since the information about the company became public late last year, it has received scathing criticism from different circles. The controversial app that can search 3 billion photos across multiple platforms has since been banned for use by New Jersey & San Diego Police departments in the U.S.

Following multiple cease-and-desist orders from Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, & other companies over its practices and severe backlash, Clearview AI feeling the heat recently announced that it would stop selling controversial facial recognition app to private companies. It also said it would take preventive measures barring its technology to collect any metadata associated with the photos.

While the debate around the merits and demerits of using the futuristic technology rages on, countries…