In a significant development, Apple has agreed to a $95 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit alleging that its Siri voice assistant recorded and shared users' private conversations without their consent. The lawsuit raised privacy concerns, claiming that Apple’s Siri inadvertently captured private discussions and shared them with third parties, violating users' right to privacy.

The settlement resolves these privacy issues, although Apple has not admitted any wrongdoing. Under the terms of the agreement, Apple will take several steps to address users' privacy concerns. These measures include deleting all affected voice recordings linked to Siri, providing clearer explanations about how Siri collects and uses voice data, and enhancing transparency regarding the voice assistant’s functionality.

As part of the settlement, affected U.S. users who have Siri-enabled devices are eligible to receive compensation, with individual payouts reaching up to $20 per device. This settlement comes as part of Apple’s broader efforts to address increasing concerns around privacy in the tech industry, particularly regarding voice-activated devices like Siri, Amazon’s Alexa, and Google Assistant.

Apple’s actions aim to restore confidence in its privacy policies, which have been under scrutiny in recent years. The company has faced criticism for its handling of user data, and this settlement reflects an attempt to mitigate legal and public relations risks associated with these concerns.

While Apple has taken steps to rectify the issue, this settlement highlights the growing emphasis on data privacy in the tech industry. It also serves as a reminder to tech companies to remain vigilant in ensuring their voice assistant technologies respect user privacy and operate transparently.

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