Google buys crashed airline Spirit's data at auction, because AI

$10 million buys over 100 million emails, 30 million recorded phone calls, reams of stuff from Teams, Oracle, and SAP
609 points by pseudolus 64 days ago www.theregister.com 418 comments

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Google’s recent acquisition of Spirit Airlines’ data for $10 million includes a vast trove of over 100 million emails and 30 million recorded phone calls, raising questions about the implications for AI and data privacy. This purchase highlights the growing trend of companies leveraging large datasets to enhance their technology.

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