The lawsuit specifically focused on instances of “false accepts,” where Google Assistant allegedly activated and recorded conversations without a wake word trigger. This controversial practice raised concerns about privacy violations and unauthorized data sharing. Google has been contacted by TechCrunch for a response to these allegations.
This case reflects a broader trend of users becoming increasingly wary of potential privacy breaches by technology companies. In a similar vein, Apple agreed to a $95 million settlement in 2021 over claims that its voice assistant, Siri, had recorded conversations without user consent. Google, along with other tech giants, has faced multiple privacy-related lawsuits in recent years. In a separate incident, the company paid $1.4 billion to settle lawsuits in Texas alleging violations of the state’s data privacy laws.
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