Google will pay Texas $8 million to settle claims of 'deceptive' Pixel 4 ads
to pay Texas $8 million to settle claims it paid radio hosts for"deceptive" testimonials about the Pixel 4 even though the DJs couldn't use the phone beforehand. The ads continued even though Google was aware it was breaking the law, according to state Attorney General Ken Paxton's office.
The tech giant already reached a $9 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission and six other states. Paxton argued the state settlement was important as Google has"significant influence," and no large company should expect"special treatment.", spokesperson José Castañeda said the company took advertising laws seriously and was"pleased to resolve" the dispute.
The high value of a separate Texas settlement isn't surprising. The state is already pursuing multiple legal actions against Google, including an
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