"Google Revamps Incognito Warning in Chrome Amid $5B Lawsuit Settlement"
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Google settled a $5 billion class action lawsuit over claims of unlawfully collecting data from users in Incognito Mode, leading to a subtle change in the disclaimer message for the mode in Google Chrome. The updated message now emphasizes that browsing in Incognito Mode does not prevent data collection by websites, potentially preventing future legal issues. This comes amid other controversies for Google, including a crackdown on adblockers on YouTube and surfacing of deepfake and nonconsensual porn in search results.
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