Apple to pay $95 million in Siri spying lawsuit
Published On Jan 3, 2025, 3:50 PM
Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a class action lawsuit concerning its Siri voice assistant. The lawsuit claimed that Siri violated users' privacy by recording conversations without consent when the assistant was unintentionally activated. Although Apple denied any wrongdoing, the settlement aims to provide compensation to affected users, with each potentially receiving up to $20 for their device. The case is significant as it reflects ongoing concerns about privacy in the tech industry, particularly regarding voice-activated devices.
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