📱Apple® agreed to pay $95 Million Dollars in a class action lawsuit to users
Who say some of their conversations were unwittingly recorded and shared by the company's voice-activated Siri assistant.
Welcome to the Moms Justice Substack, where we peel back the layers of corporate deception to expose the truth that mainstream media often glosses over.
Now, let’s talk about Apple, the tech giant that's been caught with its hands in the cookie jar once again. Apple, the company that promised you privacy, has agreed to fork over $95 million to settle a class action lawsuit. Why? Because it turns out, Siri, that little voice assistant you thought was just helping you find the nearest Starbucks, was actually turning your private conversations into public domain.
This isn't just a slip-up; it's an invasion. Apple's Siri was allegedly capturing your chit-chat without you even whispering "Hey Siri." And get this, they weren't just recording; they were sharing these snippets with advertisers. Your private life, your medical consultations, your whispered secrets - all potentially turned into ad data.
The settlement, which still needs the nod from a federal judge in California, aims to appease those affected by offering up to $20 per device. That's right, your privacy might be worth $20 to Apple, but let's be clear, this isn't an admission of guilt from Apple. Oh no, they're denying any wrongdoing, as if they're doing you a favor by letting you in on this little secret after the fact.
So, here we are, with Apple, a company that's built its brand on the sanctity of user privacy, essentially admitting through their wallet that they might have overstepped. But let's not forget, this settlement is just a band-aid on a much larger wound. It's about more than just the money; it's about the principle, the trust, or rather, the betrayal of it.
What does this say about our society? About the companies we allow into our homes, our lives? It's a stark reminder that in the digital age, privacy isn't just compromised; it's often a myth sold to us by tech giants who benefit from our personal data.
Remember, this isn't just about Apple. This is a wake-up call. If they can do it, who else is? And what are we going to do about it?
Stay tuned for more from Moms Justice Substack, where we continue to question, challenge, and demand accountability from those who think they can play fast and loose with our rights.
Apple customers who bought a Siri-enabled device between Sept. 17, 2014, and Dec. 31, 2024, may qualify for a share of the proposed settlement payout. Those products include iPhones, iPads, HomePod speakers, Mac computers, Apple Watches and Apple TVs.
The class period began in the year when Apple incorporated the "Hey, Siri" feature – which allows users to activate the assistant by speaking wake words rather than pressing a button – that customers allege led to the unauthorized recordings.
Class members, estimated in the tens of millions, may submit claims for up to five Siri-enabled products, potentially receiving up to $20 per device.
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Well, this means that Tim Cook definitely knows that I think he's a cunt.