Clearview A.I.’s CEO Resigns, New Leadership Likes Its Chances Under Trump ⇥ forbes.com

David Jeans, Forbes:

Clearview co-founder Hoan Ton-That stepped back as CEO in December and took on the role of president. Then, on Friday, following a Forbes inquiry, he told the company he was resigning, noting he was leaving to start the “next chapter of my life.” In a statement to Forbes, Ton-That said he would continue serving as a board member.

Jeans does not say why Forbes would have recently contacted Clearview or Ton-That personally. I am curious about the circumstances of his resignation.

Jeans:

Early investor and board member Hal Lambert took over as co-CEO in December, alongside cofounder Richard Schwartz, who is overseeing day-to-day operations, Lambert told Forbes in an interview. A former fundraiser for President Trump, Lambert said that he had stepped in to help Clearview “with the new administration,” adding, “There’s some opportunities there. I’m going to be helping with that effort.”

Near-universal facial recognition in the hands of this administration — what a frightening prospect. Keep an eye on that terrible settlement.