Allegations surfaced claiming that Apple's Siri eavesdropped on private conversations across devices, leading to targeted advertising based on discussions. Users reported strange coincidences, such as immediate ads following conversations about specific products or services. A lawsuit initiated in 2019 culminated in a $95 million settlement, allowing affected users to claim compensation. An Apple subcontractor's whistleblower account revealed Siri activated unintentionally, capturing sensitive audio during conversations. Despite Apple's assertions of privacy, users were not adequately informed of human reviews of their data, prompting changes in their data retention and review policies.
Appleâs Siri has been accused of eavesdropping and misusing sensitive audio from usersâ devices for targeted advertisements, leading to a $95 million lawsuit settlement.
Despite denying any wrongdoing, Apple's Siri allegedly recorded conversations, including private medical discussions and product mentions, which resulted in targeted advertising.
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