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#1 Google Settles Google Assistant Privacy Lawsuit for $68 Million

Jan 26 2026 // Google agreed to pay $68 million to settle a lawsuit claiming that its voice-activated assistant spied inappropriately on smartphone users, violating their privacy.A preliminary class action settlement was filed late...

#2 EU Needs Smart-Car Data Security Rules And Can Learn From China, Group Says

Feb 6 2026 // The European Union needs to implement comprehensive regulations to manage the growing security risks posed by intelligent vehicles, particularly Chinese cars that are increasingly popular with consumers, according to a...