Clearview AI denies behavioral monitoring in UK privacy fine appeal
By Imogen Howse ( October 19, 2026, 16:47 GMT | Insight) -- Clearview AI’s facial-recognition technology does not itself monitor people’s behavior, a lawyer for the company told appeal judges in London on Monday, as she challenged the UK privacy regulator’s power to impose a fine of more than £7.5 million. The company argued that any monitoring would be carried out by its clients and could not bring Clearview within the watchdog's jurisdiction.Clearview AI’s facial-recognition technology does not itself monitor people’s behavior, a London court heard on Monday as the company challenged the UK privacy regulator’s power to fine it millions of pounds....
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