This clear AI class action settlement is open until December 27: Are you eligible?

If you are A resident of CaliforniaYou may be eligible for money from a $27.5 million settlement from Thomson Reuters, but the sign-up window closes at the end of next week.

Thomson Reuters is a Canadian media and technology group known as the parent company of the British news outlet Reuters. In October, the company reached a settlement agreement in a class-action lawsuit that alleged it used its artificial intelligence software, Clear, to collect personal information from people without their consent and then sold that information to various entities. While the company has been accused of doing this across the United States, this specific lawsuit only pertains to California residents.

Published survey results International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) in its 2023 Consumer Confidence Report found significant concerns among respondents globally about the impact Artificial intelligence technology on their privacy. About 57% of consumers surveyed by IAPP said that “AI poses a major threat to their privacy.” As reported by the group Study 2023 from KPMG and the University of Queensland which found that 53% of respondents believe that “AI will make it more difficult for people to keep their personal information private.”

If you think you may be eligible for a Thomson Reuters settlement, read on for all the details. To learn more about other class action settlements, find out if You are eligible for 23andMe’s data breach settlement.

Why was the Thomson Reuters class action settled?

Thomson Reuters was initially sued in 2020 by California-based activist Kat Brooks and journalist Rachid Shabazz. The pair accused the company of using Clear to collect “a massive amount of images, identifying information and personal data of American consumers, including California residents, without their consent.” The lawsuit also alleged that this information was then sold to “companies, law enforcement, and government agencies.”

Who is eligible for this class action settlement?

This settlement is open to anyone who was an adult resident of California from December 3, 2016 to October 31, 2024. The damages for each claimant are estimated at $19 to $48.

You can participate in this settlement by Fill out this form online.

When is the deadline to participate in this class action settlement?

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

For more, see why Apple claims that AI will enhance its privacy offerings While Microsoft AI tools have been delayed due to privacy concerns.