Google has agreed to purge billions of records containing personal information collected from more than 136 million people in the U.S. surfing the internet through its Chrome web browser.
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Google in Talks to Participate in Lloyd’s of London Captive Syndicates
Tech giant Google was reported by The Insurer to be looking for approval to establish a captive via Lloyd’s captive syndicates.
Google Settles $5B Privacy Lawsuit Over Tracking People Using ‘Incognito Mode’
Google has agreed to settle a $5 billion privacy lawsuit alleging that it spied on people who used the “incognito” mode in its Chrome browser — along with similar “private” modes in other browsers — to track their internet use.
Google Reaches $27M Settlement in Case That Sparked Employee Activism in Tech
Google has reached a $27 million settlement with employees who accused the tech giant of unfair labor practices, setting a record for the largest agreement of its kind, according to California state court documents that haven’t been previously reported.
Google and Epic Games Face Off at Trial Over Play Store Rules
A jury trial that threatens to upend Google’s Play Store began on Monday in U.S. court in San Francisco, where “Fortnite” maker Epic Games accused the Alphabet unit of abusing its power over app distribution and payments in violation of federal antitrust law.
Microsoft CEO Says Tech Giants Battling for Content to Build AI
Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella said Monday tech giants were competing for vast troves of content needed to train artificial intelligence, and complained Google was locking up content with expensive and exclusive deals with publishers.
Cruise, Waymo Get Approval to Expand Driverless Vehicles in San Francisco
The California Public Utilities Commission, which regulates passenger transportation, voted on Thursday to allow Cruise, majority owned by General Motors and Waymo, part of Google parent Alphabet, to deploy more vehicles in San Francisco and to start charging for rides at all times.
Illinois Google Users to Receive About $95 Each As Part of Privacy Lawsuit Settlement
Illinois residents who filed a claim to receive a portion of a $100 million settlement that Google agreed to last year in a biometric data privacy class-action lawsuit will get around $95 each.
U.S. Judge Rules Against Google, Keeps DOJ Advertising Case in Virginia
A federal judge denied Alphabet Inc’s Google’s request to relocate a Justice Department lawsuit against it over dominance in advertising technology from Virginia to New York.
Justice Dept. Ready to Sue Google Over Digital Ad Market Dominance
The Biden administration is preparing to sue Google over alleged antitrust violations in the digital advertising market.