Lawmakers raise alarm at Google plan to acquire Spirit Airlines data for AI models

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More than 120 US lawmakers raised concerns about Google's deal to acquire Spirit Airlines' internal data for artificial intelligence. The data included employee records and communications, prompting requests to limit the transaction's scope. Google stated that it does not seek personal information from Spirit employees during the acquisition process. Lawmakers highlighted the importance of protecting worker privacy amid advancements in artificial intelligence technology.