Google pays $68M to settle claims its voice assistant spied on users

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January 27, 2026, 12:43 AM

• •Google settled a class-action lawsuit for $68 million regarding illegal spying through its voice assistant.
• •The lawsuit alleged unauthorized recording and disclosure of user communications for advertising purposes.
• •The settlement doesn't admit wrongdoing but addresses claims of "false accepts" and privacy violations.
• •The text mentions similar legal issues with Apple's Siri and other privacy-related litigations.
• •Promotional content for TechCrunch events and newsletters are included.

Google has agreed to pay $68 million to settle claims that its voice assistant illegally spied on users, recording their communications without consent. The class-action lawsuit accused Google of intercepting and recording confidential communications, then sharing the information with third parties for targeted advertising. This settlement follows similar privacy-related litigation against other tech giants like Apple, highlighting growing concerns over device surveillance. The text also includes promotional content for TechCrunch's events and newsletters.

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