Apple has agreed to a $95 million settlement to resolve claims that its Siri voice assistant unlawfully recorded private conversations and shared them with third parties, as per a recent report by Reuters.

The settlement, submitted for approval in a California federal court on Tuesday, follows allegations that Siri frequently activated by mistake, capturing sensitive discussions without users' knowledge.

The lawsuit, which spans a class period from September 17, 2014, to December 31, 2024, centres on Siri's "Hey, Siri" feature, explains the Reuters report. Introduced in 2014, the feature was designed to respond to voice commands but allegedly misinterpreted ordinary conversations as activation triggers.

Plaintiffs claimed that these accidental activations led to recordings being made and disclosed to advertisers. One user reported receiving ads for Air Jordan sneakers after mentioning the brand, while another said ads for Olive Garden appeared following a casual conversation. A third plaintiff said he saw ads for a surgical procedure after discussing it privately with his doctor.

If approved, the settlement would provide compensation of up to $20 per Siri-enabled device to millions of eligible users, including those with iPhones and Apple Watches.

Despite agreeing to the settlement, Apple has denied any wrongdoing. The company has not commented publicly on the case, nor have the attorneys representing the plaintiffs, who may request over $29 million from the settlement fund for legal fees and expenses, adds the report.

The case highlights growing concerns over the use of voice technology and its potential to infringe on users' privacy. As voice-activated assistants become more widespread, questions about their safeguards and ethical use continue to increase.