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Rhode Island sues Meta over alleged tolerance for scam advertising
The suit, filed by Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha in Providence Superior Court, accuses Meta of unlawfully profiting from and participating in the creation of billions of dollars in scam advertising - even as it assured its billions of users that it was working diligently to protect them.
Big Tech wants to build more AI data centres across America. Why local communities are pushing back against the costs of the AI revolution
Cities across America are imposing temporary moratoriums on data centre approvals to address infrastructural concerns. Local governments are assessing the impacts of these projects on electricity, water, and public resources. Environmental lawsuits are complicating the development of AI infrastructure further, leading to delays and increased costs. Some technology companies are moving towards greater transparency with local communities for better engagement.
Hey Siri, how did Apple’s early lead in AI turn into a race to catch up?
Apple helped popularise voice assistants, then fell behind as rivals raised the bar. Fifteen years after Siri’s iPhone debut, a long-delayed overhaul puts its comeback to the test.
Fireflies CEO Krish Ramineni wants to turn its AI notetaker into an ‘action-taker’
Over the next year, Fireflies plans to add more than a dozen capabilities beyond meetings, according to Ramineni.
You could get $100 from Google’s new $135 million settlement — here’s who qualifies
Google faces potential payouts of $100 million to $135 million following two proposed class-action lawsuit settlements. One case alleges unauthorized collection of Android users' cellular data, while the other claims Google's Assistant recorded and shared private conversations for targeted advertising. Both settlements await judicial approval.
$135 million data consent settlement: How cell phone users can claim their share now
Cell phone users may receive cash from a $135 million settlement. This follows a lawsuit alleging Google illegally collected consumer data via Android. Google denies wrongdoing but agreed to the payout. Eligible users will get a payment. Google must also change its terms of service and Android setup screens to disclose data collection and get consent.
Google settles Google Assistant privacy lawsuit for $68 million
Google will pay $68 million to settle a lawsuit. The suit claimed its voice assistant spied on smartphone users. This violated privacy. Users accused Google of recording private conversations. This was done to send targeted advertising.
Google agrees to pay $1.4 billion to settle two privacy lawsuits
Google's settlement is the latest legal setback for the tech giant. Over the past two years, Google has lost a string of antitrust cases after being found to have a monopoly over its app store, search engine and advertising technology. It has spent the past three weeks in the search case trying to fend off a U.S. government request to break up its business.
Google can question Texas officials in privacy lawsuit, appeals court rules
The Texas appeals court has ruled in favor of Google, allowing the company to question Texas officials regarding a lawsuit that claims Google collected biometric data without consent. The lawsuit alleges violations of state privacy laws through the use of Google products such as Photos and Assistant.
ETtech Explainer: Apple settles Siri lawsuit for $95 million
In a media statement, Apple said, “Apple has never used Siri data to build marketing profiles, never made it available for advertising, and never sold it to anyone for any purpose. We are constantly developing technologies to make Siri even more private, and will continue to do so."
Microsoft hit with $242 million US verdict in Cortana patent lawsuit
Microsoft ordered to pay $242 million to IPA for infringing IPA patent with Cortana. IPA under Wi-LAN. Lawsuit filed in 2018. Microsoft denies infringement. IPA also sued Google and Amazon.
US judge will not order DOJ official to stay out of Google antitrust lawsuit
In November 2021, Google asked the Justice Department to consider requiring Jonathan Kanter, assistant attorney general in charge of antitrust, to recuse himself because of his work for a long list of Google critics.
Who's who in the Google monopoly trial
A trial to determine if Google abused its monopoly in online search, which begins Tuesday, is set to lay bare how the internet search giant cemented its power.
US Justice Department official cleared to oversee Google probes
The Wall Street Journal earlier reported the decision to allow Jonathan Kanter, assistant attorney general in charge of antitrust, to oversee matters involving the search engine and advertising company.
Google argues it doesn't block rivals in bid to kill US government antitrust lawsuit
In December, Google asked Judge Amit Mehta of the US District Court for the District of Columbia to throw out both the antitrust case that the Justice Department filed in 2020.
Republican National Committee sues Google, accuses Gmail spam of blocking fundraising emails
Ahead of the midterm elections in the US, the Republican National Committee sued Google for filtering the party's fundraising emails in the spam folder. However, Google stopped screening any emails based on political connections.
Texas sues Google for capturing biometric data of millions without consent
Texas sues Google for allegedly capturing biometric data of millions without consent
Facebook, Google agree to assist one another and cooperate
The WSJ report cited a draft version of the complaint filed by 10 US states without redactions in the public version. It accused Google of working with Facebook in a manner that violated antitrust law to boost its already-dominant online advertising business.
Google hit with third lawsuit as U.S. states sue over search monopoly
The states are asking for their lawsuit to be consolidated with one filed by the Justice Department in October, according to a statement from the Colorado attorney general's office.
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