Clearview AI Headcount Drops Sharply
Clearview AI has shed about 20% of its staff over the past six months to "meet the demands of a fast changing business environment," the company told IPVM. The restructuring has come after a series of fines and legal actions against the company in the U.S., Europe and Australia over privacy-related concerns.
In this report, IPVM examines the reduction in headcount at Clearview AI, the types of employees who have left, and how the company may be trying to reposition itself.
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