Clearview AI Is Testing an AI Tool That Would Let Cops Unearth Your Life Online

Clearview AI, a company known for its controversial facial recognition software, is reportedly testing a new prototype tool called InquiryIQ. According to documents obtained by Wired, the tool integrates generative AI models—including xAI’s Grok—to help law enforcement agencies rapidly analyze and synthesize vast amounts of personal data. By processing information linked to individuals identified through Clearview’s massive database of scraped photos, InquiryIQ aims to automatically surface social media accounts, professional associates, and other digital footprints. This development has raised significant privacy concerns among civil liberties advocates, who argue that combining facial recognition with advanced LLMs could lead to unprecedented levels of automated surveillance. Clearview AI maintains that the tool is designed to assist investigators in solving crimes more efficiently, though the integration of third-party AI models into police workflows highlights ongoing debates regarding the ethical use of AI in law enforcement.