Got a bank deposit from "Lopez Voice Assistant"? It's an Apple settlement - not a scam.

Got a bank deposit from "Lopez Voice Assistant"? It's an Apple settlement - not a scam.

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Key Points:

  • Apple is distributing settlement payments from a $95 million agreement over allegations that its Siri voice assistant unlawfully listened to users' private conversations.
  • Customers who filed claims between May and July 2023 are receiving direct deposits labeled "Lopez Voice Assistant," with amounts ranging from $8 to $40 based on the number of eligible Siri-enabled devices they claimed.
  • The 2021 lawsuit, initiated by Fumiko Lopez and others, accused Apple of sharing Siri-recorded conversations with third-party businesses for targeted advertising, which Apple denies.
  • Payments were capped at $20 per device, with claimants able to submit up to five devices, resulting in average payouts around $8 per device.
  • Recipients could choose to receive payments via direct deposit

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