15,000 vs. Tech Titans: Barings Law Declares War on Google & Microsoft Data Misuse!

Barings Law, a Manchester-based firm, has rallied 15,000 people to sue Google and Microsoft for data misuse. Allegations include using personal data for AI training without consent. Adnan Malik, the head of data protection, is determined to hold these tech giants accountable, with a promise that privacy won’t be sacrificed for technology.

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Barings Law is taking on Google and Microsoft in a legal David vs. Goliath showdown, rallying 15,000 users who probably thought their “I agree” clicks were as harmless as skipping terms and conditions. Who knew that data misuse could bring together more disgruntled users than a Facebook outage?

Key Points:

  • Barings Law is spearheading a lawsuit against Google and Microsoft, claiming data misuse.
  • 15,000 people have joined the lawsuit, alleging unauthorized data use for AI training.
  • The case highlights concerns over data collected from popular services like Gmail and LinkedIn.
  • Barings Law is known for handling previous high-profile data breach cases.
  • Microsoft plans to invest $80bn in AI-related infrastructure amid these legal challenges.

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