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July 29th, 2023 | So you want to build your own open source chatbot

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Facebook's $725 Million Settlement With a Class Action Lawsuit

Facebook is on the hook for a massive $725 million settlement regarding privacy concerns in a class action lawsuit. Users based in the U.S. from 24 May 2007 to 22 December 2022 are eligible to claim a piece of the settlement. Some commenters highlighted the concept of systemic institutional capture, and the difficult balance this creates for individuals trying to affect meaningful change. A few users suggested a shift from a representative democracy to a direct one could potentially solve this issue through the utilization of modern technology.

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