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Google will settle its Assistant spying lawsuit for $68 million

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Google will pay $68 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging its voice assistant recorded users’ private conversations without consent. The claims centered on devices being activated by sounds other than the “Ok Google” trigger, leading to unauthorized recordings of confidential communications. Google did not admit wrongdoing, and the settlement resolves the privacy-violation allegations.

Written from all 4 reports below, not from any single one.

How it was reported

  1. The Verge·
    Google will settle its Assistant spying lawsuit for $68 million

    Google is settling a lawsuit over unauthorized recordings for $68 million. The issue arose when devices were activated by something other than the "Ok Google" trigger word. Google faces accusations of unlawful recording of confidential communications without consent.

  2. TechMeme·
    Google agrees to pay $68M to settle a class action lawsuit claiming that Google Assistant inappropriately recorded private conversations on users' devices (Jonathan Stempel/Reuters)

    Google agreed to pay $68 million to settle a lawsuit. The lawsuit claimed Google Assistant inappropriately recorded private conversations on users' devices. This settles claims of privacy violations.

  3. Engadget·
    Google agrees to $68 million settlement in voice assistant privacy lawsuit

    Google has agreed to a $68 million settlement in a lawsuit related to voice assistant privacy. The lawsuit likely concerned data collection and user consent. Google's voice assistant is a key feature in many devices.

  4. TechCrunch·
    Google pays $68 million to settle claims its voice assistant spied on users

    Google paid $68 million to settle claims its voice assistant spied on users. The company did not admit wrongdoing in the case. The settlement resolves allegations of unauthorized recording.

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