Clearview compiles and collates images of faces online with an associated name. With facial recognition software, Clearview identifies almost everyone with a photo online and trades that match for money.
Currently, Clearview’s target market is law enforcement. As this program is for Clearview’s sole benefit without any regulation or restriction, and the company must survive or die, they will inevitability expand to larger markets including individual consumers and corporations. This makes privacy in public not possible and enables more detailed surveillance.