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Contextual Data Collection by Apple Intelligence

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Apple Intelligence, the AI suite powering various applications including Siri, collects extensive contextual data from users, even for simple queries. This data collection includes information such as music being listened to and message content from supposedly end-to-end encrypted apps like WhatsApp. Apple has dismissed most concerns as expected behavior, despite initial interest in addressing the issues. Researcher Yoav Magid of Lumia Security presented these findings at Black Hat USA 2025. The data collection practices raise significant privacy concerns, especially for enterprise environments. Apple's response highlights the need for better governance and visibility tools to manage AI-driven data collection.

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  1. 22.08.2025 22:47 1 articles · 1mo ago

    Apple Intelligence collects extensive contextual data from users

    Researcher Yoav Magid of Lumia Security revealed that Apple Intelligence collects extensive contextual data from users, including music being listened to and message content from end-to-end encrypted apps. This data is sent to Apple's servers, raising significant privacy concerns. Apple has dismissed most concerns as expected behavior, despite initial interest in addressing the issues. The findings were presented at Black Hat USA 2025.

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