Google intends to acquire data from Spirit Airlines in the United States for the purpose of training artificial intelligence models. This plan, announced prior to October 2026, focuses on leveraging air travel data to improve AI capabilities.
U.S. Lawmakers Raise Privacy and Regulatory Concerns
In early October 2026, U.S. lawmakers expressed alarms about Google’s proposed acquisition of Spirit Airlines’ data. The concerns mainly address potential privacy issues and regulatory implications linked to the use of airline data in AI development.
