Apple Settles $95M Lawsuit Over Siri's Unintentional Recordings
Apple agreed in January 2025 to settle a five-year lawsuit alleging that Siri unintentionally recorded private conversations on multiple Apple devices over more than a decade. The $95 million settlement compensates consumers who experienced unintended Siri activation, with eligible individuals receiving up to $20 per Siri device.
What happened
Apple agreed in January 2025 to settle a lawsuit filed in 2021 alleging that Siri unintentionally activated and recorded private conversations on iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, MacBooks, iMacs, HomePods, iPod touches, and Apple TVs for more than a decade. The lawsuit claimed users experienced unintended Siri activation during confidential conversations between September 17, 2014 and December 31, 2024.
Reported impact
Consumers reported that their private conversations were being recorded by their devices after Siri was unintentionally activated.
Index analysis
The settlement allocates $95 million to be distributed proportionally among eligible claimants, with a maximum of up to $20 per Siri device. The distribution amount will increase or decrease based on the number of valid claims and the number of Siri devices claimed.
Governance controls
A court hearing was tentatively scheduled for August 2025 to approve the settlement. Apple has denied the allegations despite agreeing to the settlement.
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