The world’s most depressing data visualization? Your salary

Hello! When the New York Times’ Kashmir Hill wrote about a secretive startup called Clearview AI—whic [Compass] Hello! When the New York Times’ Kashmir Hill wrote about a secretive startup called Clearview AI—which melds a huge database of photographs with facial recognition to let its users instantly identify millions of people—its existence was widely deemed a disaster for personal privacy. That’s a fair take given that nobody willingly opted into the company’s collection of photos. But if similar technology was built into AR glasses and its creators sought permission from everyone involved, it could be welcomed as a useful tool in a variety of scenarios. [Mark Sullivan looks at what Clearview did wrong, and how future takes on the idea could sidestep controversy](. —[Harry McCracken]( [‘Face search’ creeps people out. But it still has a future—in AR]( [‘Face search’ creeps people out. But it still has a future—in AR]( Clearview AI’s facial recognition database opened a Pandora’s box of privacy concerns. But you might want something similar someday—if you can opt in. [fastcompany.com]( [The world’s most depressing data visualization? Your salary]( [The world’s most depressing data visualization? Your salary]( When your salary is turned into a money-printing machine, well, it’s good if you’re a CEO and bad if you’re anything else. [fastcompany.com]( [The T-Mobile/Sprint merger will increase inequality in the U.S.]( [The T-Mobile/Sprint merger will increase inequality in the U.S.]( For four decades, the federal government has taken a lax approach to enforcing antitrust laws—and the gap between rich and poor has only grown. [fastcompany.com]( [Why classical architecture would actually suffer under Trump’s executive order]( [Why classical architecture would actually suffer under Trump’s executive order]( The proposed mandate is nothing but a turnoff for many architects. [fastcompany.com]( [Why Spotify is NBC’s secret weapon to promote ‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’]( [Why Spotify is NBC’s secret weapon to promote ‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’]( The show’s unique tie to music—and broadcasters’ increasing need to go multiplatform—made it a perfect marketing matchup. [fastcompany.com]( [How to figure out what someone is really saying, according to science]( [How to figure out what someone is really saying, according to science]( Forget the emoji—actual word choice not only conveys sentiment or positivity but also packs an emotional punch. There’s a scientific tool designed to help you figure it all out. [fastcompany.com]( [This bacon looks like the real thing as it sizzles—but it’s made from fungus]( [This bacon looks like the real thing as it sizzles—but it’s made from fungus]( If bacon is the food you crave the most after giving up meat, Prime Roots has something for you. [fastcompany.com]( ['The Photograph' is the black love story you've been missing]( ['The Photograph' is the black love story you've been missing]( Director Stella Meghie picks up where the ’90s dropped off with a classic black romance movie—and she demands studios do their part to ensure there’s more. [fastcompany.com]( [This simple tool will add precious minutes back to your day]( [This simple tool will add precious minutes back to your day]( Zapier’s Kristie Wirth argues that sometimes using bots can make you more human. [fastcompany.com]( Download the Fast Company Magazine app: Available for [iOS]( and [Android]( devices Did you enjoy this issue? [Fast Company] You can [update your details here](. If you don’t want to receive Compass anymore, [unsubscribe here]( If you were forwarded Compass and like it, [subscribe here]( [View this newsletter online]( Powered by [Revue]( 7 World Trade Center, 29th Floor, New York, NY 10007-2195