Apple Settles $95 Million Privacy Lawsuit Over Alleged Siri Eavesdropping

The settlement addresses claims that Siri-enabled devices recorded private conversations and shared data with advertisers, though Apple denies wrongdoing.

• Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging that Siri-enabled devices recorded users' private conversations without consent.
• The lawsuit claims Siri's accidental activation led to recordings being shared with advertisers, raising privacy concerns since the feature's introduction in 2014.
• Eligible U.S. users of Siri-enabled devices from September 17, 2014, through the end of 2024 can file claims for up to $20 per device, with a maximum of $100 per person.
• Apple denies the allegations and maintains it would have prevailed in court but opted to settle to avoid prolonged litigation and costs.
• The settlement awaits final approval from a U.S. district judge, with a decision hearing set for February 14, 2025.

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