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• Apple to pay $95 million to settle Siri privacy lawsuit

• Tesla’s annual deliveries drop for first time since 2011

• Music publishers reach deal with Anthropic over lyric dispute

• Samsung announces AI home screens for its smart fridges

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Apple to pay $95 million to settle Siri privacy lawsuit

Apple has agreed to a $95 million settlement over claims that its Siri assistant inadvertently recorded private conversations, sometimes overheard by human contractors. The settlement, which still needs court approval, could pay US-based Apple users up to $20 per device, depending on the number of claimants.

Eligible users must have owned a Siri-enabled device, like an iPhone or iPad, between September 17, 2014, and December 31, 2024. To qualify, they must swear they accidentally activated Siri during a confidential conversation. The payout will vary, with the maximum being $20 per device.

This lawsuit stemmed from a 2019 report revealing that Apple contractors often heard sensitive content while reviewing Siri recordings. Apple has since apologized and stopped retaining audio, following similar privacy concerns with Google and Amazon.

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Tesla’s annual deliveries drop for first time since 2011

Tesla reported its first-ever annual delivery decline, with 2024 totals at 1.78 million vehicles, down from 1.81 million in 2023. This led to a seven percent drop in shares, though they later recovered slightly. A similar dip was seen in Q1 2024, but this marks the first annual decrease.

Q4 deliveries showed a modest increase—495,000 compared to 484,000 in 2023—but analysts had expected a stronger finish, forecasting around 506,000 units. Tesla doesn’t release exact U.S. sales figures, so these delivery numbers are the closest available estimate.

In Europe, Tesla experienced a 14 percent decline in deliveries in 2024, according to registration data. Despite these challenges, Tesla’s stock surged 60 percent for the year and reached a new high in December, surpassing its previous peak from 2021.

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Music publishers reach deal with Anthropic over lyric dispute

A group of major music publishers suing Anthropic over the use of lyrics to train its AI has reached a deal with the company to address parts of a pending preliminary injunction. U.S. District Judge Eumi Lee approved the agreement, requiring Anthropic to maintain existing guardrails that prevent its Claude AI from generating or providing lyrics from copyrighted songs.

Anthropic emphasized that Claude isn’t designed for copyright infringement and has processes in place to avoid such violations. The company added that its decision aligns with its commitment to fair use and existing copyright laws regarding AI training.

The lawsuit, filed in 2023 by Universal Music Group, Concord Music Group, and ABKCO, accused Anthropic of using lyrics from over 500 songs without consent. The settlement mandates further safeguards, with publishers able to intervene if they’re ineffective.

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Samsung announces AI home screens for its smart fridges

Samsung’s smart fridges will soon let you track your groceries and order directly from your fridge via Instacart. In a new partnership announced Thursday, Samsung’s Bespoke fridges, including models with a 32-inch or 9-inch screen, will use AI to identify when you're running low on items and suggest replacements through Instacart.

The tech utilizes Samsung Vision AI food recognition to detect what’s in your fridge, identifying up to 37 items, including fresh produce. Using cameras inside the fridge and above the door, it tracks what’s added or removed, though it can't see items in the door bins or freezer.

This new feature makes ordering groceries easier by automating your shopping list. It updates as you buy items or prepare recipes, syncing with the Samsung Food app and Instacart to keep your fridge fully stocked.

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