Clearview AI reaches preliminary deal to settle biometric data privacy lawsuit

Clearview AI has reached an agreement in principle to settle allegations that the facial recognition developer violated Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act with a consolidated class.

A docket notification (via Bloomberg) in the Northern District of Illinois notes that a hearing was held by Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman on November 30, but does not share any details about settlement terms.

The next step is for plaintiff’s counsel to file a motion for approval.

Rumors of a possible settlement agreement in …

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