Google’s attempt to buy Spirit Airlines’ data might come unstuck
Google LLC’s artificial intelligence researchers had been salivating at the prospect of getting their hands on a trove of business data acquired from the defunct airline Spirit Airlines Inc. in an auction, but the proposed deal is being challenged by two separate parties. On Wednesday, the bankruptcy court that initially approved Google’s $10 million purchase […] The post Google’s attempt to buy…
Google's pursuit of Spirit Airlines' data proved temporarily troubled after a legal obstacle emerged. The auction originally cleared by the bankruptcy court was momentarily halted following objections from former flight attendants. Their concerns revolved around potential privacy violations, as they fear Google may acquire extensive personal information about the airline's ex-employees.
Concurrently, Micro1 Inc., an AI training data startup, entered the fray with a higher bid. The startup's CEO, Ali Ansari, contends that Google's initial offer was insufficient, given Spirit's long-standing operation history. However, the outcome of Micro1's bid remains uncertain, as the court's decision is typically at the discretion of the judge overseeing the bankruptcy proceedings.
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