Clearview AI faces $45.6M fine in the Netherlands for 'illegal database' of faces

The Dutch data protection watchdog on Tuesday issued facial recognition startup Clearview AI with a fine of 30.5 million euros ($45.6 million Cdn) over its creation of what the agency called an "illegal database" of billions of photos of faces.

Clearview AI faces $45.6M fine in the Netherlands for 'illegal database' of faces
A close-up of hands holding a phone. The screen shows a person with a circle around their face.

The Dutch data protection watchdog on Tuesday issued facial recognition startup Clearview AI with a fine of 30.5 million euros ($45.6 million Cdn) over its creation of what the agency called an "illegal database" of billions of photos of faces.