Tuesday, 27 January, 2026
Google Reaches Settlement in Long-Running Assistant Privacy Lawsuit
Google has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging that its Assistant-enabled devices, including Home speakers and smartphones, recorded users without consent. The plaintiffs claimed the AI frequently "false triggered," capturing private conversations that were then reviewed by human contractors. While the financial terms remain undisclosed, the settlement marks a significant moment for consumer privacy.
Read full story at The Verge