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Clarifai Deletes 3 Million OkCupid Photos After FTC Settlement

4/21/2026

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Clarifai deleted 3 million user photos from OkCupid following a settlement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over privacy violations.
The FTC determined that OkCupid shared photos and demographic data with Clarifai in 2014, violating privacy policies.
U.S. Representative Lori Trahan welcomed the deletion but called for stronger measures against AI misconduct.
FTC spokesperson Joe Simonson dismissed criticisms from some Democrats regarding the settlement's adequacy.
Clarifai, linked to the U.S. military and investors like Nvidia, was not found at fault in this case.

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Story summary

Clarifai deleted 3 million user photos from OkCupid following a settlement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over privacy violations.
The FTC determined that OkCupid shared photos and demographic data with Clarifai in 2014, violating privacy policies.
U.S. Representative Lori Trahan welcomed the deletion but called for stronger measures against AI misconduct.
FTC spokesperson Joe Simonson dismissed criticisms from some Democrats regarding the settlement's adequacy.
Clarifai, linked to the U.S. military and investors like Nvidia, was not found at fault in this case.