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Apple is facing a class-action lawsuit over its Siri voice assistant due to privacy concerns. The lawsuit claims Siri was eavesdropping and recording users without their consent. Apple has agreed to a $95 million settlement to resolve the issue. The settlement impacts millions of users who might have been affected. Some of the recordings have been shared with third parties. Users can disable Siri to avoid being recorded. This settlement highlights the importance of user data privacy and transparency, and it has also resulted in Apple making changes to its Siri privacy policy and functionality.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has mandated that Marriott International and Starwood Hotels enhance their cybersecurity practices following multiple data breaches. These breaches exposed personal information of over 344 million customers, including credit card details and passport information. The FTC is requiring the companies to implement no fewer than 13 changes to their security measures. This action emphasizes the ongoing need for robust data security and proactive measures to protect customer data against potential breaches.