Google will acquire data including emails, calendar information, chats, documents, and spreadsheets from Spirit Airlines, according to filings submitted to a federal bankruptcy court.
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Google wins $10 million bid for over 100 million emails and chat data from Spirit Airlines
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Spirit Airlines ceased operations earlier this year after failing to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. However, attorneys are still proceeding with the disposal of assets.
Google won the data in a bankruptcy auction and agreed to a payment of $10 million. According to court documents, the transaction includes approximately 100 million emails and 500 million Microsoft Teams chats.
It is expected that Google will utilize this data for the training of large language models. However, the transaction requires approval from a federal judge.
Sources: Google wins bankruptcy auction for Spirit Airlines emails, chats, documents（HN 96pt・38コメント） (HN Search (backfill), 2026-08-18)