Clearview AI has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies, ranking No. 1820 overall and No. 45 in the Government Services category.
Clearview AI’s technology aims to assist law enforcement and government agencies in enhancing public safety efforts. The company offers a facial recognition search engine that scans over 50 billion images from publicly available websites, which is used to identify unknown individuals, detect threats, and support national security initiatives.
“We are deeply honored to be recognized on the Inc. 5000 list for the first time,” said Hoan Ton-That, co-founder and CEO of Clearview AI. “This achievement reflects the relentless innovation and teamwork that define our company. Our success is rooted in a shared commitment to our mission, delivering cutting edge technology that contributes to a safer and more secure world.”
Clearview AI’s growth reflects the growing importance of national security and public safety as significant concerns, indicating an increasing demand for biometric and identity technologies in government services.
The Inc. 5000 list is an annual ranking compiled by Inc. magazine that identifies the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the United States. The list ranks companies based on their percentage revenue growth over a three-year period, highlighting organizations that have achieved significant expansion while navigating economic challenges.
Clearview AI garnered widespread attention after a January 2020 New York Times article reported that the company’s facial image database was created by collecting images from popular websites like Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. The company has faced considerable (and costly) public scrutiny.
This year alone, it has found itself negotiating a $50 million BIPA settlement and, more recently, a €30.5 million fine by The Dutch Data Protection Authority. This follows a broader pattern of regulatory scrutiny in Europe, with Clearview AI previously receiving multi-million-euro fines from France, Italy, and Greece for privacy violations. In the UK, Clearview was fined £7.5 million, though it successfully appealed that decision.
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October 5, 2024 — by Tony Bitzionis
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