Apple $95 Million Settlement: Here's Who's Eligible, How to File a Claim

Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a class-action lawsuit involving its Siri voice assistant. The settlement stems from accusations that Siri recorded users' private conversations and, in some cases, passed them on to third-party contractors for evaluation.

With a new website set up for the case, Apple users can now file claims. Newsweek reached out to Apple for comment via email.

Why It Matters
The Apple payout underscores growing legal and consumer scrutiny around how tech companies handle voice data collected by smart assistants.

The $95 million settlement is a result of public criticism following a 2019 investigation by The Guardian, which found that Apple contractors were exposed to confidential user audio captured by Siri, including private medical information and intimate conversations.

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