Apple pays $20-$100 per user for right to eavesdrop

 https://www.forbes.com/sites/kateoflahertyuk/2025/01/03/apple-siri-eavesdropping-payout-heres-whos-eligible-and-how-to-claim/

How many people would exchange the right to privacy for one $20-$100 payout?

A small price for Apple to continue eavesdropping on users.

According to the article, Apple denies allegations since first allegations in 2019 - a topic of conversation I've shared with many since purchasing my first iPhone in 2014 (I was a late adopter).

The article mentions that users can opt-out with privacy settings, and how Apple Intelligence will only further amp up Siri.

I would speculate that soon enough, Apple will predict our thoughts before we are conscious of them.

The Intelligence Age - Sam Altman

Sam Altman's prediction of how AI will shape society of the future.

https://ia.samaltman.com/

iPhone SE March 2025 - 'iPhone 16E'

https://www.phonearena.com/news/The-iPhone-SE-will-cease-to-exist.-All-hail-the-iPhone-16E_id166258 

• New model will be called 'iPhone 16E'
• $500 - $550 ($150 cheaper than the iPhone 16)
• Will support Apple Intelligence, with an A18 chip and 8 GB of RAM
• iOS 18.3 launching in March  — the final Apple Intelligence update, which will bring the last 3rd of Apple AI features 
• Same design as contemporary iPhones
• Same Action Button as on the entire range of iPhone 16 series
• OLED display (60 Hz), MagSafe, and USB Type-C
• Face ID, and 48 MP main camera sensor
• Single camera on the back