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Judge: Facebook's $550 Million Settlement In Facial Recognition Case Is Not Enough

Facebook in January agreed to a historic $550 million settlement over its face-identifying technology. But now, the federal judge overseeing the case is refusing the accept the deal. Amr Alfiky/AP hide caption

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Judge: Facebook's $550 Million Settlement In Facial Recognition Case Is Not Enough

July 17, 2020 • The judge says those who alleged to have had their privacy violated are entitled to a bigger payout. He said "it just doesn't seem right" that members of the class action would be shortchanged.