🤖 Clearview AI's Privacy Settlement
Your Face, Their Database, Your Payout
Class actions aren’t just for the lawyers or big corporations—they’re for you. In fact, a lot of people have no idea they could be cashing in on settlements that are rightfully theirs. But we’re not here to play the victim—we’re here to fight back. And when it comes to the latest settlement involving Clearview AI, it’s time to get your claim filed and make sure your privacy rights don’t get swept under the rug.
Here’s what went down with Clearview AI, why you should care, and how you can get a piece of the pie in this settlement.
What Happened with Clearview AI?
Clearview AI made headlines for all the wrong reasons. This tech company scraped billions (yes, billions) of photographs from across the web. We’re talking your Instagram selfies, Facebook pics, LinkedIn headshots—pretty much any image they could get their hands on. Using artificial intelligence, they analyzed these images and mapped out facial geometry, creating a searchable biometric database without anyone’s consent.
You can probably guess why this turned into a legal nightmare. It’s one thing to post a photo online, but it’s another for a company to scoop up that data, analyze your face, and sell it to third parties for advertising, surveillance, or who knows what else.
As if that weren’t bad enough, this isn’t the first time Clearview AI has faced heat for its practices. They’ve already been fined $33 million by the Netherlands for illegal facial recognition activities. So, they’re no strangers to controversy.
Why Should You Care?
You might be thinking, “Yeah, that’s creepy, but how does it affect me?” Well, if you’ve ever posted a photo of yourself online—you could be impacted.
Here’s the thing: Clearview AI didn’t just collect random celebrity photos or public figures. They scraped images from the profiles of everyday people (yep, that means you), built out facial recognition technology, and made it searchable by anyone willing to pay for it. Whether it’s law enforcement, marketing agencies, or other private companies, your biometric data may be out there without your consent.
You didn’t sign up for this, but now you can fight back—and maybe get paid for it too.
What’s the Settlement About?
Let’s break down the key points of the Clearview AI settlement. There are two classes: a Nationwide Class and several State-Specific Subclasses for California, Illinois, New York, and Virginia. If your face—or biometric data—was part of their database, you could be eligible.
Nationwide Class: This includes all individuals across the United States whose biometric data (a.k.a. their face) was scraped and stored in the Clearview AI database.
State-Specific Subclasses: For residents of California, Illinois, New York, and Virginia, these subclasses focus on additional privacy violations specific to state laws.
What does this mean for you? If you lived in one of these states for at least 183 days between the time your photo was posted online and June 21, 2024, you’re part of the club. No proof of injury needed—just file your claim.
What’s on the Table?
The total settlement amount depends on Clearview AI’s future business moves, which could mean big bucks down the road:
IPO (Initial Public Offering): If Clearview goes public by selling shares, the settlement fund will equal 23% of its stock multiplied by the public offering price. (This didn’t happen, so no dice here.)
Other Transactions: If Clearview merges with another company or sells significant assets, the fund will equal 23% of its stock value right before the transaction.
Cash Payout: If neither of the above happens by the end of 2027, the court can demand Clearview to cough up 17% of its revenue since the settlement approval.
So far, option #3 seems to be the most likely. But here’s the kicker: You don’t have to wait around for an IPO or a merger. You can file your claim right now and ensure you get your cut when the payout comes through.
How to File Your Claim
You’ve made it this far, so why not get what’s owed to you? Filing your claim is as easy as 1-2-3:
1. Check your eligibility: Did you live in the U.S. or one of the specific states (CA, IL, NY, VA) during the eligible time period? If yes, you’re likely part of the class.
2. Fill out the claim form: Head over to the official settlement website (we’ve got links to help you out) and complete the claim form. No proof of injury is needed—just a quick statement saying you meet the residency requirement.
3. Submit: Hit submit, and you’re good to go! Now, just sit back and wait for the settlement funds to roll in.
The deadline to file is October 25, 2024. So, don’t wait. Get your claim in and make sure your face—and your rights—aren’t being sold off without your permission.
Why This Settlement Matters
Beyond the money, this case sends a clear message: our privacy matters. Companies like Clearview AI can’t just scrape personal data and profit from it without consequences. The fact that there’s a class action settlement at all shows that people are standing up and saying, “Not today.”
But here’s the deal: you can’t just talk the talk—you’ve got to walk the walk. Filing your claim is a way to make sure you get compensated for what’s rightfully yours and hold companies like Clearview accountable.
Don’t be one of those people who leaves cash on the table because you think it’s tough to take a stand. This is your chance to do something about it. Join us in standing up for privacy rights.
Ready to Join the Fight?
You’re here, so you’re getting the news. Now make sure you’re ACTUALLY FILING your claims. Don’t miss out—file your claim and secure your compensation before it’s too late.
We’re not asking you to take this lying down. We’re taking action—and we think you should too. Whether it’s Oracle, Clearview, or the next big class action, we’ve got you covered.
Don’t Miss Your Chance—File Today!
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