Apple has agreed to a $95 million settlement in a lawsuit claiming that Siri, its voice assistant, recorded private conversations without user consent. The issue arose after the introduction of the “Hey, Siri” feature in 2014, which sometimes activated Siri unintentionally. This led to recordings being shared with third parties and used for targeted advertising. Although Apple admitted no wrongdoing, the settlement addresses these “unintentional” activations. If approved, affected customers could receive up to $20 per Siri-enabled device for purchases made between September 17, 2014, and December 31, 2024. This includes devices like iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches. Customers can claim for up to five devices. The settlement also ensures the deletion of private phone calls. A hearing to approve the settlement is scheduled for February 14. If the class action had proceeded, Apple could have faced fines exceeding $1.5 billion under the Wiretap Act. However, the decision to settle was influenced by the evolving nature of data privacy law.
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