This Clear AI Class-Action Settlement Is Open Til Dec. 27: Are You Eligible?

if you are California residentsyou may be eligible for a $27.5 million settlement from Thomson Reuters, but the window to opt in closes next weekend.

Thomson Reuters is a Canadian media and technology group best known as the parent company of British news outlet Reuters. In October, the company reached a settlement in a class-action lawsuit accusing it of using its own artificial intelligence program, Clear, to collect personal information without people’s consent and then selling the information to various entities. The company has been accused of doing this across the United States, but this specific lawsuit only applies to California residents.

Announcer of survey results International Association of Privacy Professionals The 2023 Consumer Trust Report finds that global respondents are Artificial intelligence technology protects their privacy. About 57% of consumers in the IAPP survey said that “artificial intelligence poses a significant threat to their privacy.” The group also cited A 2023 study KPMG and the University of Queensland found that 53% of respondents believe “artificial intelligence will make it harder for people to protect the privacy of their personal information.”

If you think you may be eligible for a Thomson Reuters settlement, continue reading for all the details. For more information about other class action settlements, find out if You are eligible for a 23andMe data breach settlement.

Why did the Thomson Reuters class action lawsuit settle?

Thomson Reuters was originally sued in 2020 by California activist Cat Brooks and journalist Rasheed Shabazz. The pair accuse the company of using Clear to collect “vassals of photos, identifying information and personal data of U.S. consumers, including Californians, without their consent.” The lawsuit further alleges that the information is then sold to “companies, law enforcement agencies and government agencies.”

Who is eligible for a class action settlement?

The settlement applies to anyone who was an adult resident of California between December 3, 2016, and October 31, 2024.

You can opt-in to this settlement by Fill out this online form.

When is the deadline to opt in to the class action settlement?

Eligible claimants have until the end of Friday, December 27, 2024 to elect to accept the Thomson Reuters settlement. The deadline was initially set for December 6 but was later extended.

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