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GM Streamlines Software and Services Unit, Lays Off 1,000
Personnel // August 19, 2024

General Motors laid off over 1,000 salaried employees in Software and Services, its division focused on infotainment, OnStar, subscriptions and other emerging features. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

GM Ends OnStar Data Sharing Following Public Protest
Data // March 24, 2024

Consumer outcry has led General Motors to cease sharing connected car data with brokers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

GM, Amazon Roll out OnStar Guardian Skill for Amazon Alexa
Amazon Technology // September 22, 2021

General Motors (GM) and Amazon on Wednesday (Sept. 22) introduced the OnStar Guardian skill for Amazon smart devices, giving users a voice-enabled connection to emergency-certified OnStar Advisors through Alexa-enabled technology at home. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Mastercard’s Masterpass To Be Part Of New OnStar Go
Mastercard // October 27, 2016

Mastercard reportedly will be included as a payment option in a new intelligent dashboard that is being created by IBM Watson for General Motors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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FTC Order Bans GM From Disclosing Data From Connected Vehicles

January 17, 2025
General Motors agreed to a proposed order to resolve Federal Trade Commission allegations that it collected, used and sold data from connected cars without drivers’ knowledge or consent. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to […]

GM Streamlines Software and Services Unit, Lays Off 1,000

August 19, 2024
General Motors laid off over 1,000 salaried employees in Software and Services, its division focused on infotainment, OnStar, subscriptions and other emerging features. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

GM Ends OnStar Data Sharing Following Public Protest

March 24, 2024
Consumer outcry has led General Motors to cease sharing connected car data with brokers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

GM, Amazon Roll out OnStar Guardian Skill for Amazon Alexa

September 22, 2021
General Motors (GM) and Amazon on Wednesday (Sept. 22) introduced the OnStar Guardian skill for Amazon smart devices, giving users a voice-enabled connection to emergency-certified OnStar Advisors through Alexa-enabled technology...