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

https://lemmy.world/post/42232643

Google pays $68M to settle claims its voice assistant spied on users - Lemmy.World

Lemmy

Jan 27 at 6:01amWeb
Show thread474DJan 27
So basically, a minimal cost of business? This won’t deter them from the next violation. Probably paid with a smile on their faces
Show threadLifeInMultipleChoiceJan 27

Didn’t see it in the article, but who gets this money? Do they send the 4 billion people using Android $0.017 for illegally spying on them?

The idea that sending the money to the people would cost more than the payout show how ludicrously small the payout is

Show threadNiquarlJan 27
It’s a class action lawsuit so i think the people that sued ?
Show threadScoffingLizardJan 28
In want my share. In fact, we can dispute the settlement. Where the fuck is my money? We should ask.
Show threadgaymerJan 27
Lol wish I can pay $2 for running that red light and killing that disabled person 
Show threaddigital_diggerJan 27
That’s not even 0.05% of what Alphabet earn in 2025. So it’s peanuts, they continue to harm and do whatever they want.
Show threadonlookerJan 28
These fines are so toothless, it’s pathetic.
Show threadKallestarJan 28

Maybe I can get Google’s lawyers to help settle a lawsuit my neighbors brought against me for installing spycams in all their bathrooms for a similar portion of my exorbitant wealth. Every neighbor will get an IOU for $0.000069.

Soooorry. We’re sooooo sorry. Pwease forgive us… actually we don’t care if you forgive us. This settlement prohibits any further indemnification. No wrongdoing, and you’re libeling us if you say otherwise. See ya’ll in court next week.

Show threadWilcoJan 28
Yea, the courts just dont fine businesses correctly. They made billions off spying and just pay a small percentage. Just like wage theft.
Show threadPhoenixzJan 28

So a % of a % of a % of their profits

That will most surely teach these criminals.

CAN. WE. PLEASE. START. JAILING. CRIMINALS. THAT. BREAK. THE. LAW.

Show threadSaveTheTuaHawkJan 28
My lab had a very specific discussion about very specific reagent on Zoom and the next day I got ads for it.