Clearview AI withdraws facial-recognition service from Canada
Clearview AI told Canadian privacy authorities that it would cease offering facial-recognition services in Canada and indefinitely suspend its contract with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, its last remaining Canadian client.
AWAY FROM DOOM31confidence 95/100
Why it moved the index
A national market withdrawal and indefinite suspension of the final government contract reduced active deployment of a mass face-search service. Authorities had not yet resolved deletion of previously collected Canadian data or halted collection, limiting the control gain.
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Assessment history
- R1Away 31 · confidence 95
New source-verified historical access restriction distinct from the May litigation milestone.
11 Aug 2026