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Apple Agrees to $95 Million Siri Privacy Settlement in “Lopez v. Apple” Case
Apple has agreed to a $95 million class-action settlement following claims that its Siri voice assistant recorded users’ private conversations without consent and shared them with third parties. The lawsuit, officially known as “Lopez v. Apple,” alleges that Siri’s unintended activations led to unauthorized recordings, which were then used to improve Apple’s dictation services. Individuals in the U.S. who used Siri between September 17, 2014, and December 31, 2024, may be eligible for up to $100 by filing a claim at lopezvoiceassistantsettlement.com by July 2, 2025. A final court hearing is scheduled for August 1, 2025. Apple denies any wrongdoing. Read More (Snopes Rating)
Google Boosts Scam Detection with AI Across Search, Chrome, and Android
Google has significantly ramped up its use of AI to detect and block online scams, including impersonation scams and lookalike domains, across its platforms. The company now uses large language models (LLMs) to detect linguistic patterns that signal coordinated scam operations and fake websites. Notable results include an 80% reduction in phone scam listings and a 70% decrease in fraudulent government impersonation sites. On-device AI features like Gemini Nano and scam alerts in Android messages further strengthen protection. Read More (MediaPost Rating)
New Advocacy Coalition Aims to Strengthen Local Journalism at State Level
America’s Newspapers has launched a national coalition to support local press associations and defend for-profit journalism in state legislatures. The initiative aims to unify messaging and provide infrastructure for passing pro-media legislation. Leaders say the coalition will offer policy tracking, legislative strategy, and outreach to journalism schools to ensure future viability. Supporters hope the initiative will help enact laws such as public notice protections and anti-SLAPP statutes, citing recent successes in Iowa and challenges in states like Washington. Read More (Editor & Publisher Rating)
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