Google will pay Texas $1.4 billion to settle privacy lawsuits

Google agreed to pay $1.375 billion in two lawsuits filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over concerns that the company tracked users' locations, conducted incognito searches, and scanned facial data without consent. The settlements mark the largest paid resolutions against Google for privacy-related state laws nationwide. While Google settled without admitting fault or liability, it stated its products have been updated to comply with privacy controls. Texas argued Big Tech must abide by laws, echoing a theme of increasing regulatory oversight on digital giants.