French prosecutors probe Apple's Siri following complaint
2025-10-06
Reuters
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French prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into Apple following allegations that its AI voice assistant, Siri, systematically recorded and analyzed user conversations without consent, violating privacy and data protection laws. The probe follows a complaint by France's human rights organization and whistleblower testimony from a former Apple subcontractor.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Siri is an AI system that processes voice input and generates responses. The complaint alleges that Apple collected and analyzed Siri conversations without user consent, which constitutes a violation of privacy rights, a form of human rights violation. The French prosecutors' investigation into this complaint indicates that the AI system's use has led to potential harm to users' rights. Since the event involves realized or ongoing harm related to the AI system's use and legal scrutiny, it meets the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.[AI generated]