California residents may claim part of a $27.5 million settlement from Thomson Reuters due to privacy violations involving its AI program, Clear. The lawsuit accused the company of collecting personal data without consent and selling it to various entities. The deadline to opt into this settlement is December 27, 2024.
The class-action suit was initiated by activist Cat Brooks and journalist Rasheed Shabazz, highlighting significant concerns about AI's impact on privacy. A survey indicated that over half of consumers believe AI threatens their personal information security. This case underscores the growing scrutiny of AI technologies and their ethical implications.
• Thomson Reuters faces a $27.5 million settlement over AI privacy violations.
• Survey shows 57% of consumers view AI as a privacy threat.
AI privacy refers to the protection of personal data collected by AI systems, which is crucial in legal contexts.
Data harvesting involves collecting large amounts of personal information, often without user consent, raising ethical concerns.
A class-action lawsuit allows a group of individuals to sue a company collectively, often for similar grievances.
Thomson Reuters is a media and technology conglomerate involved in legal and financial information services, including AI applications.
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