When Siri Listens a Little Too Well

Apple to pay fine for Siri snooping

In the tech world’s latest twist, Apple is set to shell out a cool $95 million to settle a lawsuit alleging Siri’s uninvited eavesdropping escapades. According to a filing in a California Federal Court, Siri occasionally “overheard” conversations when users accidentally activated the assistant—often by saying something that vaguely resembled “Hey Siri.” The result? Alleged recordings of private chatter being shared with third parties, including advertisers.

Apple, of course, denies any wrongdoing but has decided to settle. The cherry on top? If you’re part of the class action suit, you might snag $20 per Siri-enabled device you own—whether it’s an iPhone, Apple Watch, or smart speaker. While $95 million sounds hefty, it’s pocket change for Apple, equating to just 9 hours of their annual profit. (Yes, you read that right—9 hours.)

As one tech commentator cheekily quipped, “Privacy is no longer just a feature—it’s a battleground.”

But Apple’s not alone on this stage. A similar lawsuit against Google’s voice assistant is currently simmering in California. The world of AI assistants may be getting a little too nosy for comfort.

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