Apple Settles Siri Privacy Lawsuit for $95 Million
Apple agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit alleging that Siri recorded conversations without authorization and shared them with third parties for targeted advertising. Payouts began in January 2026, with affected consumers receiving between $8 and $40 per device claimed.
What happened
Apple agreed to settle a class action lawsuit filed by Fumiko Lopez and other consumers alleging that Siri unlawfully and intentionally recorded conversations with the voice assistant.
The lawsuit alleged that recorded conversations were shared with third-party businesses such as restaurants and clothing brands, which then targeted consumers with ads in Apple search and Safari web browser.
Reported impact
Consumers who purchased Siri-enabled Apple devices between September 17, 2014 and December 31, 2024 and experienced unintended Siri activation were eligible to claim payouts under the $95 million settlement.
Governance controls
Apple denied the allegations and that the company did anything improper or unlawful, according to the settlement website.
Classification
Sources and evidence
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