Payments begin in $95M Siri eavesdropping class-action settlement
Apple has begun issuing payments in a $95 million settlement over allegations that Siri recorded private conversations without consent.Summary
Apple has started distributing payments as part of a $95 million class-action settlement related to allegations that its voice assistant, Siri, recorded private conversations without user consent. The lawsuit claimed that recordings occurred even when users didn't intentionally activate Siri and were shared with advertisers. Apple denies the allegations, stating that Siri data has never been used for marketing profiles or sold to third parties. The settlement covers individuals who purchased or owned Apple devices between September 17, 2014, and December 31, 2014, and experienced unintended Siri activations. Class members could claim up to five devices, receiving a pro rata portion of the settlement, capped at $20 per device. The claims deadline has passed, but those who submitted claims may still receive payments. The settlement, while substantial, represents a small fraction of Apple's profits since 2014 and the potential damages lawyers initially estimated.
(Source：NBC 5 Chicago)