Apple agrees to $95M settlement over Siri eavesdropping claims

[@djchrisroxx]

$20 bucks?! What a joke😂

[@Ursicus-td8zt]

AND only 3-5% of customers are expected to file. This was a government payoff in front of our faces.

[@aigriffin42604]

Exactly!😂

[@European-Man-88]

Right? They should at least give us the newest phone so we can be spied on more comfortably... I mean there's no going back now, so let's just embrace our AI over lords with glee! AI will cleanse all human defects! All hail the superior silicon mind!

[@SKULLTHEWIZARD]

Yes, this happens, and I don't have an iPhone.

[@jazzyj6640]

That’s apple for you. 😊🍎

[@faithiliveby8297]

$20 is not enough to buy an apple charger, what an insult!

[@bilalahamad2553]

Why $95m but not $9.5b. Isn't privacy breach is a huge breach of trust?

[@colt5189]

Because the lawyers are happy taking 30% of that $95m while you only get $20.

[@PMPerformance]

Imagine all the companies that have ACTUALLY leaked your data to the dark web that can actually do damage that you don’t hear about

[@Tad-For-Global-Peace]

Biden launched an assault on monopolies. His current ftc is suing Amazon. The sweeping executive order takes aim at concentrated markets in industries including agriculture, airlines, broadband and banking - and includes efforts to lower drug prices and protect privacy. Read up on it if you want to be inspired. But come January 6 since Bezos supports trump trump will make the case go away. Follow it. And trump is very anti regulation so he’ll surely roll back all the consumer protections President Biden put into place.

[@gregg5958]

My privacy is only worth $20? 😂 Come on.

[@teresacarol7187]

😂

[@DigitalKS]

This is why you always get ads for something you mentioned in a conversation. This just confirms it legally.

[@naturelover2292]

I plugged up a small portable heater. The next thing I knew I’m getting an ad for the same heater on my yahoo page. They are still doing it.

[@mikeprice8307]

This is why the elder folk say, " i dont want no smart phone! Gimme a flip phone!" 😅😂

[@ArmyVetlady-m6k]

A few years ago, My 80 year old mother would often say she didn’t trust her cell phone or laptop cameras or if the government was listening! 😅😂 I would laugh when she said this and was thinking she was paranoid. 😅😂 After awhile I started recognizing how my cell phone would put articles or KZbin channels on my algorithm of things I was searching or talking about! My mom was right!

[@ddsherds87]

They are all encrypted

[@KillTheCupcakes]

They were onto something

[@daytimestudios3678]

Those darn whippersnappers on this smart phone and Wi-Fi non sense!

[@tea98988]

Google has been doing that for decades. All of them are listening in.

[@stanthemafia]

The problem is, Apple stopped other Apps from accessing your data without asking and did it themselves.

[@8XSaintX8]

And I remember when the cv19 came out, dummies were concerned it would have a chip in it, 😂😂😂😂.

[@jamesonm.7925]

How about a CEO goes to prison for a long time.

[@mikemalley1909]

95 million isn"t consequences. That's the cost of doing business.

[@URaggedybetch]

My friend and I have been saying this for years! Thank goodness it’s validated!

[@StreetActivism20120]

Sneaky crimes. We go to prison for wire tap, they pay a drop in the bucket

[@1029db]

Remember when we were told our phones wouldn’t listen to us. Conspiracy theorist proven right again!

[@BSnicks]

Even a non technical person have noticed this years ago.

[@supergenerationgamers]

Another example of how companies get away without giving their victims what they deserve

[@matthewandrew]

Such a breach of trust.

[@gtwo05]

How much are the lawyers making?

[@JohnsonLimerstine]

Every phone does this.

[@ES-cl5hi]

I believe so, they farm data on everyone even private situations thats really how theyre all so obscenely wealthy by selling all kinds of data

[@angels_revenge90]

Bixby does this.

[@k.vn.k]

All amazon echo does this by default. At least with Siri, you need to turn on the option.

[@janemm1567]

Why would owners have to swear under oath to get compensated?

[@daustinhjr]

Make it $95 billion then it’ll hurt

[@hhhghhjbgjg]

$20 per device what joke is this?

[@redredbluemustard]

Especially when you think they probably used that data to place people into the “politically exposed” category. This is not enough.

[@JoeSneaker]

Mine spys on me all the time. Sometimes it will say, "I didn't catch that." or "I can't delete that" and I never asked siri for anything.

[@ccxfrank109]

oof

[@angels_revenge90]

So does bixby

[@johnleebass]

*spies

[@gabrieldindayal3629]

We all knew this already.

[@phoebusapollo4677]

Should have been 95 billion fine! Bloody thieves.

[@CapnDooDooPants]

Awesome, invasion of privacy is only worth $20…

[@sb3104-b8t]

It's happened to all of us numerous times, hasn't it?

[@ZomBearz]

Don’t sign up for the class action, it usually waives your rights to personal litigation against them.

[@DarcvexiS]

My devices were just activated playing this...lol...

[@mike8857]

Same lol

[@tracydavis5360]

Mine too

[@fred5784]

Come on people. Your microphone is always on. How does your phone know you said “Hey Siri” if it isn’t always listening? Likewise, how does your phone use face ID if the camera isn’t always on?

[@StoriesMe888]

Did you say $1 million per device?

[@teresacarol7187]

😂

[@StoriesMe888]

We all knew this but didn't want to believe it since it's illegal!! Right, it is illegal?

[@themusers03]

Settlement= guilty

[@kineticfractal6804]

I read an article that says that $95M is the amount of money Apple takes in over a 9 hour time span...

[@Jewels-Xo]

Don’t cash the check if you get one, you will be unable to personally sue Apple in the future over this issue.

[@savannahm.laurentian1286]

Wow. One down billions to go: every cell phone (even when "off"), smart fridge, smart appliance, car...eavesdrops.

[@cyama8679]

No settlement, because with it we are authorizing continuing doing so

[@ZGamingofficial889]

But, every device has been doing this, not just Apple…

[@giovannibucio]

Apple does it the most according to a russian hacker profesional watch the documentary.

[@LaydeeLyrix]

But yet I’ve noticed it’s still doing it lol

[@9latinumStudioz]

Joke - your privacy is worth 20.

[@ES-cl5hi]

But theyl sell your data for 1000x that amount

[@tristramstout8988]

We should have a method to permanently disable voice assistant apps. This is my number one complaint about Apple.

[@bruxi78230]

Not sure what you're talking about, you can easily turn off Siri.

[@naturelover2292]

I don’t think it’s just Siri I think the cameras are spying also.

[@bataremerson1970]

Isn't that criminal?

[@AtaraxiA0001]

Hypocrisy at its finest.

[@AndrewCortesi]

I kind of care less about a payout and care MUCH more about the device listening to my conversations. That’s an invasion of privacy. I don’t want Apple, Google, and Amazon to just give a payout without changing how they collect data.

[@John-fc9su]

But they all do this Facebook and Google

[@throne988]

Google does the same.

[@AIfpv]

20$ is such an insult to everyone's privacy.... Not just iphone users, but everyone around them as well...

[@xcaliberVirus]

20 per device. Aka your privacy is only worth 20 bucks.

[@speedingtickets]

I'll never buy their products because of this.

[@SerPounceToebeans]

Well it's a good thing I never used Siri. I have Jailbreak on my iPhone so I managed to wipe it completely off the phone. 😅

[@leecmh]

Soylent Green is People.

[@cmh9932]

Won't open your phone if you're dead missing or have been kidnapped but otherwise yeah sure🤦🏽‍♀️

[@TheSkod1n]

User: I need a phone case for my phone. iPhone 👂🏼: phone case in Amazon suggestion….

[@Eshabee]

Siri is just like Alexa ease dropping

[@seadweller386]

Yes, totally 100% Apple spies on you. So many times I go on KZbin and see some obscure song or subject that I heard recently over my car stereo. Same goes for conversations I had with someone, and the subject magically shows up.

[@pj-fx7gx]

I deliberately said in a conversation “Bird-watching in Madagascar” and guess what 🤔

[@driftingmusic661]

If you think every company doesn’t do this and it’s just Apple I feel so pathetically sorry for you

[@pjesf]

@@driftingmusic661 Exactly! Google is no better and try getting hold of a live person at Google 👍🏻👍🏻

[@dracobyronmoore2025]

Training To Enhance The Human Genome To Become Similar To The Corrective Genome Of GØD Man & GØD Woman Is The Intent.

[@ryanlink8699]

That’s a pitifully low amount of money for violating our privacy. Especially worldwide

[@ChristianTinyLiving]

My Android phone does this daily. I see commercials for every conversion i have at work after i get home in the evening. * It even happens when i leave my phone in my car at work. That, i would guess configures GPS when I'm near someone at work through their phone triangulating etc.

[@plisskenetic]

Just WHO are these accusers are is what I'd like to know. It just says Siri has been spying and that's it. Just what are the details?? What made them think/ conclude it's really Siri and not others like say Whatsapp with the microphone enabled??

[@PMPerformance]

That’s exactly the problem. Is non tech people making accusations and sharing it.

[@zainsyed9811]

You think Apple would settle if it wasn't them? 😂

[@PMPerformance]

@ enterprise business does weird things sometimes. Sometimes it’s just cheaper to settle for a few bucks than go through the nonsense of legal fees. I am not sure what to think at the moment because it’s plebian reporting with no actual technical information. If I were to guess, Siri is not to blame here

[@zainsyed9811]

@@PMPerformance they would never settle if it wasn't the case as it's a big tarnish on their privacy reputation which is why big enterprises use their products. This way it's easier and less headlines if they were to lose the case.

[@WeStewPed]

What about Alexa, Google, Facebook, All phones in general and the US Government for eavesdropping? Everyone is deserving of a few million from unauthorized listening or spying.

[@angels_revenge90]

And bixby

[@dracobyronmoore2025]

Wrong.

[@SkoobyShnacks]

This is actually disappointing to hear since Apple claims to always put everyone’s privacy first…..Apple better straighten up though because it could turn out to be the end of Apple if it continues.

[@snickerbuckle]

Even if someone gets the full $20 per 5 allowed devices, $100 is an insult to everyone who feels their privacy has been violated. And you know what? Nothing will change. Apple will keep doing it. All the brands will keep doing it.

[@angels_revenge90]

What about bixby?

[@Gothamvill962]

Why does company pay so little to every individual

[@BryantAvant]

They made way more than 95 million from this and they’ll continue to do it

[@danschoenharl3856]

My phone said, "Uh huh" twice during this video. Uh Oh.

[@lorihamlin3604]

It absolutely happens. I suspected it but pinpointed it on two separate occasions in the last few months. I’m not paranoid and not terribly concerned but I’m tired of the invasion of my personal information and scams/fraud that is occurring with my financial and health records.

[@franktank-hr6ch]

I swear to tell the truth so help me god

[@Amanda-c1g]

Yes my Siri on my iPad was listening to me talking to my dog and other times listening to me when I had my iPhone nearby too It was creepy!

[@jeanneminton5226]

Cold smiles, flopping hands, who is training these anchors?

[@yamzyzf]

Well I’ve had a few Apple devices since 2014 so we want our money, but $20?! That 💩 is insulting as we’ve been saying they’ve been eavesdropping for years. NO apps have access/permission for my mics, other than Siri which is ONLY supposed to come on when prompted by that phrase.

[@lison973]

Siri will process all of your claims and she’ll never forget. One day she’ll lock all your doors, turn off all your lights keep playing with her 😂. The ecosystem is strong.

[@TerpnJohn]

No anytime I am just watching tv it says sorry I didn’t catch that

[@robertburt8922]

So add $20 to their customer acquisition cost and no penalties invasive enough to change behavior. I would also take that deal.

[@dracobyronmoore2025]

Idiotic Statement.

[@BestPunch]

20 dollars is a joke

[@desertvet66]

Apple has made way more $$ than the settlement.

[@515ventures3]

Finally!!

[@andrewli1519]

Even in 2025, don't think the world is ready for AI...

[@sirloin869]

yea, $0.69/person payout...

[@Podcast_Beats_matthewleblancjr]

How send link please

[@aquariandawn4750]

People who think you have to give Siri a prompt for it to be activated for some reason I'm not realizing it would not be able to hear your prompt if it was not already activated

[@samrah25]

Google does the same thing!

[@darrellhinton6196]

In that case a lawsuit should be coming to multiple companies

[@patsymutiso]

I'm sure it's not just the Apple devices that are doing this 🤨

[@HAVEFAITHINGOD-jc7by]

❤ DEACTIVATED SIRI IN EVERY I PHONE

[@bluejayvip]

Everybody gonna get $1

[@storytellingproductions9927]

Im sure they financially calculated the risk was worth the reward. At $20 a phone for personal user data is a steal! 😂. What a freaking joke!

[@HillbillyBop]

They are still doing it

[@truckupgf]

The biggest payout goes to the attorneys.

[@FlyteTVEnt]

I swear my phone does this smh

[@larryv4853]

If you want a private conversation you have to talk out in the middle of a field by yourself

[@Crimsonoverlord.]

another reason ill always be apple free

[@bataremerson1970]

Samsung is doing the same thing.

[@scottparrish2422]

Wow a $2 gift card for everyone except the lawyers

[@juicedgorilla138]

Man wander what SIRI thinks of me.

[@lordian8948]

Is this lawsuit only valid in Australia

[@XboxRobloxPlayerGamer]

How do i get this? I just bought apple device just because was coming before.

[@Dark-fu2ww]

Eh I mean I would turn it off but hey siri is very helpful while i’m working w my airpods in

[@Lou-n9q]

There's some money being slid under the table on this deal.

[@echiffon4120]

The payout is too funny 😂😂😂😂😂

[@storytellingproductions9927]

If Samsung doesn’t doesn’t capitalize on this, their marketing department sucks or they also have pending litigation! 😅

[@darrellhinton6196]

100 bucks is disrespectful 😤

[@PrincessCashmonie]

Sometimes I don’t say what I need out loud and I am still being tracked to buy products. The device is able to read consumers’ minds. 😮