Tag: Apple
Apple says it will update AI feature after BBC complaint
Apple has said it will update, rather than pause, a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that has generated inaccurate news alerts on its latest iPhones. The company, in its first acknowledgement of the concerns, on Monday said it was working on a software change to “further clarify” when the notifications are summaries that have been…
Apple to pay $95m to settle Siri ‘listening’ lawsuit
Apple has agreed to pay $95m (£77m) to settle a court case alleging some of its devices were listening to people without their permission. The tech giant was accused of eavesdropping on its customers through its virtual assistant Siri. The claimants also allege voice recordings were shared with advertisers. Apple, which has not admitted any…
Apple to pay $95 million to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of eavesdropping
By The Associated Press Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the privacy-minded company of deploying its virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on people using its iPhone and other trendy devices. The proposed settlement filed Tuesday in an Oakland, California, federal court would resolve a 5-year-old lawsuit revolving around allegations…
The U.S. Department of Justice Intensifies Battle Against Google’s Monopoly
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has proposed drastic measures to curb Google’s dominance in the search and digital advertising market.
The European Commission and national authorities have urged Apple to eliminate geo-blocking
The European Commission and national consumer protection authorities have urged Apple to eliminate geo-blocking practices in its digital services, including the App Store, Apple Arcade, Music, iTunes Store, Books, and Podcasts. This request aims to ensure that all European Union citizens can access the same services under similar conditions, regardless of their country of residence.