AI is sophisticated, but it’s not really intelligent. Today’s large language models used to power programs like ChatGPT, are amalgamations of scraped text found on the internet. So when Meta introduced its “state of the art” LLaMA AI back in February, eyes turned to some of the datasets used to train it, especially…
JAXA is getting ready to visit Mars’s two moons, but Japan’s space agency is no longer going alone.
Though an eighth season may not be in the cards, the world of Adult Swim’s cult-beloved animated series The Venture Bros. will continue—and give us some closure on season seven’s ending—with a movie coming later this year. At long last, we know the (baffling, but sorta perfect) title, and have a first clip that…
Meta has once again taken up the scythe and struck a wide swathe of staff from its field of developers. The first in what’s expected to be a total of 10,000 job cuts at the company is expected to impact teams for Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and in the company’s Reality Labs division working on its virtual reality…
Following years of litigation over the Cambridge Analytica scandal, a federal judge recently gave initial approval to a $725 million settlement between Meta and Facebook users alleging the company shared their personal data without proper consent. If you used Facebook between May 2007 and December 2022 and lived in the US during that time, you’re eligible to get cash from the settlement. While it will be a few more months before that money starts making its way to people, you don’t need to wait to submit a claim.
You can start the process by visiting the settlement website and clicking or tapping the “Submit Claim” button at the top of the page. There’s a full set of instructions on the page, but the short version of what you need to do is provide your contact information and the email, phone number or username associated with your Facebook account. If you have more than one account, file for the one you’ve had the longest.
You also need to complete an eligibility check, which involves stating whether you lived in the US between May 24th, 2007 and December 22nd, 2022, and if you were a Facebook user over that same time period. Lastly, you need to sign the form and indicate how you would like to be paid. Venmo and PayPal are options if you don’t want to share your bank information.
The deadline to submit an online claim is August 25th, 2023 at 11:59PM PT. You can also submit a claim by mail, provided it’s postmarked by August 25th, 2023. After completing the form, make sure all the information is accurate. Note that you can only submit one claim.
If you have questions about the process, you can contact the settlement administration by emailing info@facebookuserprivacysettlement.com or calling 1-855-566-2233. One last thing, the claim form recommends adding “confirmation@facebookuserprivacysettlement.com” to your contact list to ensure any important correspondence doesn’t end up in your spam folder.
How much you can expect to receive from the settlement will depend on how many people submit valid claims, and how long you were a Facebook user during the eligibility period. If every person who can apply does, you’re looking at a payout of at most a few dollars. The final approval hearing is scheduled for September 7th. Payments should be mailed out after the court grants final approval and any appeals are sorted out.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/heres-how-to-claim-your-cut-of-metas-725-million-cambridge-analytica-class-action-settlement-163255438.html?src=rss
If you are one of the thousand people that ended up adopting a pet during the pandemic and now you’re facing a challenge when it comes to leaving your furry friend behind while going back to the office, there may be a very interesting product waiting for you. We are talking about Companion, an AI device designed for dogs that comes with more features than other automatic pet feeders on the market. The stationary robot is designed to entertain, train, feed, and monitor the health of dogs.
Expected to launch in May 2024 for a $49 per month plan (with other purchase plans available later), the device is equipped with a camera, speaker, treat dispenser, and software that the company says can help train dogs. It is designed to monitor and entertain dogs with interactive games and basic obedience practice that adapts over time for continuous lifelong learning. Companion can also detect sudden or subtle changes in a dog’s movement or routine over time, offering warnings and alerts to possible conditions that could require early intervention.
This useful gadget can ease pet owners’ minds, offering a solution beyond what other traditional automatic pet feeders on the market have, making it an attractive option for those who do not want to hire a dog sitter. The $49-per-month plan includes the Companion device, access to an app and training modules for pets, personalized coaches, and access to special events.
Customers who reserve a spot can choose from Companion’s various plans before the device ships and can cancel and receive a full refund anytime after placing their deposit. According to founder and CEO John Honchariw, Companion is committed to giving humans a far greater understanding and a better relationship with the dogs they care deeply about.
Robot Promises Taking Care Of Your Dog And Providing Playtime For $49 A Month
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She claimed the studio “made her straight” by strategically editing scenes from the coming-of-age comedy before hit theaters in 1995.
Because what else would a pirate wear in the plundering offseason, Chinese footwear manufacturer Feionusin has created these skull slide sandals. Available on Amazon (affiliate link), the sandals are perfect for letting everyone know you’d rather be sailing the high seas with a knife between your teeth and a belly full of grog. Honestly, that’s what I’d rather be doing right now too.
The sandals are available in white, light grey, black, blue, purple and gold fade, grey with glow-in-the-dark flecks, and black with the addition of metal chains and skull and stud accents. Obviously, if you’re a pirate captain, you’re going to want to wear those ones to make your rank clear. The slides come in six different unisex sizes to accommodate feet from a women’s 5 to a men’s 11.5. Unfortunately, I’m a 12, so my big toe will be hanging over the edge and at constant risk of being stubbed.
Other appropriate sandal options for pirates based on name alone include those from Old Navy and Crocs. Although you won’t catch Captain Hook wearing Crocs! Still, what about the pirates who only need one sandal because they have a peg leg? Can they buy singles? There might be an untapped market here.
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