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