Siri’s Eavesdropping Scandal: Apple to Shell Out $95 Million in Privacy Settlement
Apple proposes a $95 million settlement for allegedly letting Siri eavesdrop without consent. Apparently, “Hey Siri” now includes “Hey, did you zip your jacket?” as a trigger. While Tim Cook’s privacy claims might have aged like milk, Apple’s bank account remains curd-free with last year’s $93.7 billion net income. Siri, play “Oops!… I Did It Again.”
Hot Take:
Apple might be paying $95 million, but it seems like Siri might have finally found a way to fund its own AI upgrade. Maybe next time, Siri will be smart enough to keep its ears to itself or at least offer an opt-in “eavesdropping for cash” feature!
Key Points:
- Apple proposes a $95 million settlement for Siri’s unauthorized recordings.
- The class-action case originated from a 2019 whistleblower complaint.
- California law requires dual consent for recordings, which wasn’t followed.
- Claims include misuse of data for targeted ads without user consent.
- Google also faces a similar lawsuit for unauthorized recordings.
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