

I mean it’s technically possible. But don’t really believe that to be the case. Either why, in my opinion we one shouldn’t spread information or theories without any concrete evidence at all. It’s not like I feel sorry for Google or whatever I’m just tired of the constant misinformation and conspiracy theories.
The Pixel might be subsidized to get Android some more market share from Apple, or earn more money Google Play Store sales or whatever. Subsidizing your phone business just to collect more data might make some sense unless you are Google which already knows everything about everyone.
Pixels aren’t free though.