Apple Agrees to Settle Siri Privacy Lawsuit for $95 Million

Apple has agreed to a $95 million settlement in response to a lawsuit alleging that its virtual assistant, Siri, was used to eavesdrop on users of its iPhones and other popular devices.

Why It Matters

According to the lawsuit, Siri allegedly recorded conversations without being prompted by the trigger phrase "Hey, Siri." Some of these recordings were reportedly shared with advertisers to target consumers more likely to purchase specific products and services. ---More...