Google was fined $314 million this week over its "misuse" of Android users' cell data for OS transfers. The California court argued that Google used user data for "targeted advertising" and more, ...

Google is ordered to pay $314.6 million to Android smartphone users in California because the company misused customers’ data. A San Jose jury made the ruling on Tuesday, saying the tech giant was ...

CalMatters reports Google mobilized small businesses to oppose California’s AB 566, claiming it would harm online advertising, as part of its lobbying efforts.

A controversial $125 million deal California struck with Google last year to prop up the state's struggling journalism industry is already on track to shrink -- before any of the money has been ...

SACRAMENTO, California — A landmark deal to funnel millions of dollars into California newsrooms risks being downsized after Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed funding cuts and Google, the initiative’s main ...

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Google said Wednesday it would reduce its funding contribution for California newsrooms, following in the footsteps of state officials. The company has lowered its proposed $15 million donation to the ...

A new collaboration between the California Community Colleges system and Google will provide free access to AI tools and training for more than 2 million students and faculty across the state. The ...

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Google will pay $5 million less than it promised to a fund intended to help struggling California news outlets stay ...

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