Google Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Data Misuse! 😮
Google, the tech giant known for its search engine prowess, finds itself entangled in a legal battle following its recent privacy policy update. In a class-action lawsuit filed by eight individuals representing millions of internet users and copyright holders, Google is accused of misusing copious amounts of data, including copyrighted material, for its artificial intelligence (AI) training. The plaintiffs assert that Google's clandestine data harvesting for AI product development is a violation of privacy and property rights. The lawsuit demands explicit user consent, the option to opt out of data collection, and fair compensation for data owners. If found guilty, Google might face a whopping $5 billion in damages! 💸
