Suit: Company built 'most dangerous' facial recognition AI database in nation
The lawsuit said Clearview AI scrapes dozens of internet sites, such as Facebook, Twitter, Google and Venmo, to gather facial photos. Scraping involves the use of computer programs to automatically scan and copy data, which the lawsuit says is analyzed by Clearview AI to identify individual biometrics such as eye shape and size that are then put into a “faceprint” database that clients can use to ID people.
The lawsuit said Clearview AI scrapes dozens of internet sites, such as Facebook, Twitter, Google and Venmo, to gather facial photos. Scraping involves the use of computer programs to automatically scan and copy data, which the lawsuit says is analyzed by Clearview AI to identify individual biometrics such as eye shape and size that are then put into a “faceprint” database that clients can use to ID people.
Grandparents' Tik Tok videos help break quarantine boredom
In the age of social distancing, a pair of grandparents are using social media to break up the boredom of quarantine.
In the age of social distancing, a pair of grandparents are using social media to break up the boredom of quarantine.
Instagram 'unintentionally' hid likes for some users
Not seeing the number of likes on your Instagram? You're not alone.
Not seeing the number of likes on your Instagram? You're not alone.
YouTube suspends Rudy Giuliani from posting, streaming over claims about election fraud
YouTube removed videos from Rudy Giuliani’s account after he posted content that suggested election fraud as well as “content facilitating the use of nicotine,” a spokesperson said Monday.
YouTube removed videos from Rudy Giuliani’s account after he posted content that suggested election fraud as well as “content facilitating the use of nicotine,” a spokesperson said Monday.
Nearly 1.6 million Illinois Facebook users will get at least $345 in privacy settlement
Nearly 1.6 million Facebook users in Illinois who are interested in being compensated will receive at least $345 after a judge approved a $650 million settlement of a privacy lawsuit against Facebook.
Nearly 1.6 million Facebook users in Illinois who are interested in being compensated will receive at least $345 after a judge approved a $650 million settlement of a privacy lawsuit against Facebook.
'Super Follows': Twitter will soon let users charge followers to view premium posts
Twitter is branching out from advertising to find more ways to make money — both for itself and for its most prolific users, whether those are businesses, celebrities or regular people.
Twitter is branching out from advertising to find more ways to make money — both for itself and for its most prolific users, whether those are businesses, celebrities or regular people.
Woman reveals unfortunate tattoo she got right before pandemic: ‘I could NOT have had worse timing’
A woman recently revealed an unfortunate tattoo she got right before the coronavirus pandemic hit the U.S. last year.
A woman recently revealed an unfortunate tattoo she got right before the coronavirus pandemic hit the U.S. last year.
Dermatologists warn against new waxing trend on TikTok
You shouldn’t try everything you see on the internet, and dermatologists are urging TikTok users not to strip their faces with hot wax after the dangerous stunt started trending online.
You shouldn’t try everything you see on the internet, and dermatologists are urging TikTok users not to strip their faces with hot wax after the dangerous stunt started trending online.
Parler announces it is back online with new hosting service
After more than a month offline, the social media platform Parler relaunched using a new web hosting service, the company announced on Monday.
After more than a month offline, the social media platform Parler relaunched using a new web hosting service, the company announced on Monday.
Faculty member quits after posing as female immigrant on Twitter to make racist, sexist comments
A white, male University of New Hampshire chemistry professor has resigned after being accused of posing as a female immigrant of color on Twitter to make racist and sexist comments.
A white, male University of New Hampshire chemistry professor has resigned after being accused of posing as a female immigrant of color on Twitter to make racist and sexist comments.
What parents need to know about Snapchat and keeping kids safe online
Child crime expert Rich Wistocki joins Good Day Chicago to dish out tips on how to keep your kids safe online and monitoring their activity on social media.
Child crime expert Rich Wistocki joins Good Day Chicago to dish out tips on how to keep your kids safe online and monitoring their activity on social media.
FOP president suspended from CPD with no pay pending outcome of his case
The president of the Chicago police union was suspended on Wednesday from the Chicago Police Department and is in a no pay status, pending the outcome of his case before the Police Board, CPD said.
The president of the Chicago police union was suspended on Wednesday from the Chicago Police Department and is in a no pay status, pending the outcome of his case before the Police Board, CPD said.
Twitter’s Trump ban is ‘permanent' and former president will not be allowed back on platform, CFO says
Twitter’s CFO reiterated that former President Donald Trump would not be allowed back on their platform no matter what.
Twitter’s CFO reiterated that former President Donald Trump would not be allowed back on their platform no matter what.
Social media tips for paying homage to Black History Month
Social media and content strategist Terrence Chappell, principal of Chappell Communications Group, talks about the hollow substance of performative activism and details some appropriate ways to celebrate Black History Month online.
Social media and content strategist Terrence Chappell, principal of Chappell Communications Group, talks about the hollow substance of performative activism and details some appropriate ways to celebrate Black History Month online.
Debate over social media regulations takes center stage
David Gunkel from Northern Illinois University talks about the current debate over social media regulations and what to expect moving forward.
David Gunkel from Northern Illinois University talks about the current debate over social media regulations and what to expect moving forward.
Orlando attorney John Morgan flashes medical marijuana card instead of ID in viral video
The video has racked up over 230,000 views in one day.
The video has racked up over 230,000 views in one day.
Parler CEO John Matze says he’s been terminated by board: ‘I did not participate in this decision’
Parler has terminated CEO John Matze, according to a memo Matze sent to staffers that has been obtained by Fox News.
Parler has terminated CEO John Matze, according to a memo Matze sent to staffers that has been obtained by Fox News.
Better Business Bureau urges people to avoid sharing COVID-19 vaccination card on social media
The Better Business Bureau is warning people to avoid sharing their COVID-19 vaccination cards on social media.
The Better Business Bureau is warning people to avoid sharing their COVID-19 vaccination cards on social media.
Steve Cohen, Mets billionaire owner, off Twitter after heat over GameStop squeeze
New York Mets billionaire owner Steve Cohen deleted his Twitter account over death threats aimed toward his family after a heated week over his dealings with GameStop, he said in a statement Saturday.
New York Mets billionaire owner Steve Cohen deleted his Twitter account over death threats aimed toward his family after a heated week over his dealings with GameStop, he said in a statement Saturday.
QAnon conspiracy theorists remain a force after Joe Biden's inauguration
Tom Mockaitis, history professor at DePaul University, delves into the phenomena of QAnon and the dangers it can present to democracy.
Tom Mockaitis, history professor at DePaul University, delves into the phenomena of QAnon and the dangers it can present to democracy.