Google guilty of spying on mobile users? Agrees to pay $68 million to settle a lawsuit

Phrases like “Hey Google” or “Okay Google” have become an indispensable part of our lives, with smart devices serving as silent spectators that we often forget. However, a recent legal action against the tech giant behind the voice-activated assistant raised hefty allegations that Google was inappropriately spying on smartphone users and invading their privacy.

Reuters reported that the company had reached a tentative $68 million settlement — while denying any wrongdoing.