Facebook Ups Its Offer To Settle Face Recognition Lawsuit By $100M

Facebook faces a class action lawsuit over its facial recognition technology, accused of violating Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act. The lawsuit claims Facebook scanned users' faces without consent. Facebook aims to settle, offering $100 million more than its previous offer, which was deemed insufficient by a U.S. District judge. The case highlights privacy concerns and legal challenges surrounding biometric data use.

What does Facebook's facial recognition feature do that has led to the lawsuit?

What was the U.S. District judge's opinion on Facebook's previous offer?