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Wrongful Arrest: Angela Lipps Wrongly Arrested by Clearview AI Misidentification — Clearview AI

Jul 14, 2025Tennessee, United States4 sources

Summary

Angela Lipps was wrongfully arrested and detained for months after a facial‑recognition system by Clearview AI incorrectly identified her as a suspect in a North Dakota bank‑fraud case. The error led to her being held in Tennessee custody from mid‑2025 until her release, when the charges were dismissed. The incident highlights algorithmic discrimination and the risk of relying on unverified AI identification.

Incident Details

Domain
Algorithmic Discrimination

Automated systems that produce discriminatory outcomes based on protected characteristics.

Harm Types
Wrongful Arrest
Mechanism
AI facial recognition
Platforms
Companies
Recipient
GroupAngela Lipps, a woman in Tennessee

Who Was Affected

Age
Unknown
Gender
Female
Group
individuals