Apple Siri response suspended because of these big violations fears

In response to concerns of how recordings of Siri queries are used for quality control, Apple is suspending the program worldwide that allows its virtual assistant Siri to hear users` recordings for `quality control`. Apple says it'll review the method that it uses, known as grading, to see whether or not Siri is hearing queries properly, or being invoked by mistake. The company was allegedly paying contractors to listen to recorded conversations of Siri.

As per TechCrunch report, Apple will be issuing a software update in future that will let Siri users choose whether they participate in the grading process or not. The company says that they are committed to delivering excellent Siri expertise whereas protective user privacy. 

The report that surfaced last week raised concerns as a former contractor at the iPhone maker claimed that Siri interactions are sent to workers who listen to the recordings and are asked to grade it for a variety of factors.

“We are committed to delivering a great Siri experience while protecting user privacy,” Apple said in a statement to TechCrunch. “While we conduct a thorough review, we are suspending Siri grading globally. Additionally, as part of a future software update, users will have the ability to choose to participate in grading.”

It also aligns better with the way that Apple handles other data like app performance data that can be used by developers to identify and fix bugs in their software.

Currently, when you set up your Apple iPhone, you must permit the company to transmit that data. 

Apple has embarked on a long campaign of positioning itself as the most privacy-conscious of the major mobile firms and therefore holds a heavier burden when it comes to standards.