Clearview AI's Leadership Shakeup: CEO Resigns Amidst Controversy, New Co-CEOs Eye Federal Contracts
Clearview AI's CEO Hoan Ton-That resigns amid controversy, ushering in new leadership focused on law enforcement and federal contracts.
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Clearview AI's Leadership Shakeup: CEO Resigns Amidst Controversy, New Co-CEOs Eye Federal Contracts
In a significant shift for the controversial facial recognition startup Clearview AI, CEO Hoan Ton-That has announced his resignation, marking the end of an era defined by rapid growth, intense legal battles, and ethical scrutiny. Ton-That, who steered the company from its inception to the creation of a massive, 30-billion photo database scraped from the internet, declared it was "time for the next chapter" in his life. He will remain on the company's board, but his departure signals a pivotal moment for Clearview AI. The announcement, initially reported by Forbes and confirmed by TechCrunch, reveals that Clearview AI will now be led by two co-CEOs: early investor Hal Lambert and co-founder Richard Schwartz. This leadership change comes with a clear strategic pivot, focusing on capitalizing on "new opportunities" under the Trump administration, according to a statement from the company. A New Direction with Political Underpinnings The selection of Lambert and Schw…