Google Pays $5B to Settle Incognito Mode Tracking Lawsuit

Google has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit for $5 billion over allegations that it tracked users' internet activities even when they were using "incognito" mode in its Chrome browser, which was supposed to offer privacy. The lawsuit, filed in 2020, accused Google of misleading users and collecting data through advertising technologies despite the privacy mode. The settlement terms have not been disclosed and await approval by a federal judge, with a final settlement agreement expected by February 24. Google has yet to comment on the settlement.