Apple halts Siri ‘grading’ program, promises opt-out in upcoming software update<article>
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<p>In the wake of backlash over <a href="
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2019/jul/26/apple-contractors-regularly-hear-confidential-details-on-siri-recordings" rel="nofollow">a
Guardian report[/url] that exposed employees who were tasked with analyzing Siri recordings for accuracy and quality, Apple has announced it is temporarily suspending the program as it decides how to proceed.</p><p><a href="
https://techcrunch.com/2019/08/01/apple-suspends-siri-response-grading-in-response-to-privacy-concerns/" rel="nofollow">In a statement to TechCrunch[/url], an Apple spokesperson said the company is “committed to delivering a great Siri experience while protecting user privacy. While we conduct a thorough review, we are suspending Siri grading globally.”</p><p class="jumpTag"><a href="/article/3429581/apple-halts-siri-grading-program-promises-opt-out-in-upcoming-software-update.html#jump">To read this article in full, please click here[/url]</p></section></article>
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Apple halts Siri ‘grading’ program, promises opt-out in upcoming software update
