Google to pay $68M over allegations its voice assistant eavesdropped on users

3 months ago

Google agrees to pay $68 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging illegal recording of users by its voice assistant.
The lawsuit claims Google's voice assistant recorded conversations without activation phrases like 'Hey Google' and shared them with advertisers.
Recorded conversations reportedly included sensitive topics such as financial issues, personal decisions, and employment.
The settlement, pending court approval, will cover consumer claims, attorneys' fees, and other costs.
Consumers can submit claims for up to three Google devices, with payouts depending on the total number of claims.
This case mirrors a similar $95 million settlement against Apple for Siri's alleged eavesdropping, with payouts ranging from $8 to $40 per person.

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