Sen. Chuck Schumer on Wednesday asked the director of the FBI to probe whether data shared on the popular FaceApp software is ending up in the hands of the...
Sen. Chuck Schumer on Wednesday asked the director of the FBI to probe whether data shared on the popular FaceApp software is ending up in the hands of the Russian government or third-party companies with ties to the Kremlin.
The app, which is headquartered in St. Petersburg, Russia, uses artificial intelligence to distort a user’s appearance — making them look older, younger or a different gender. The privacy guidelines of the app have drawn scrutiny by security experts because they state the software company has the rights to use or publish data shared with the app, including a person’s name and username.
“I ask that the FBI assess whether the personal data uploaded by millions of Americans onto FaceApp may be finding its way into the hands of the Russian government, or entities with ties to the Russian government,” he added.
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