Google was caught recording your conversations without permission, and now it’s paying up

Google was caught recording your conversations without permission, and now it’s paying up

By Diane Mwai | dmwai@al.com
Publication Date: 2026-06-09 20:08:00

The tech giant settled a lawsuit alleging it captured audio even when users didn’t say “Hey, Google.” Find out if you’re eligible and how to submit a claim before the August deadline.