Apple will pay $250 million to settle claims it misled iPhone buyers about Siri's AI capabilities, with individual payouts of up to $95.
Apple has reached a $250 million settlement in a U.S. class-action lawsuit that accused the company of misleading customers about the capabilities of its Apple Intelligence and Siri AI features. Eligible iPhone users could receive up to $95 in payouts.
The lawsuit was filed after Apple delayed artificial intelligence upgrades to its Siri voice assistant that had been prominently advertised during product launches. Plaintiffs alleged that Apple marketed AI capabilities that were not yet functional or significantly underperformed compared to demonstrations.
The settlement covers millions of iPhone owners across multiple device generations. The class includes users who purchased iPhones based on advertised AI features that were either delayed or failed to deliver as promised.
This case highlights the growing legal scrutiny facing tech companies that market AI capabilities aggressively. As AI becomes a key selling point for consumer devices, companies face increasing pressure to deliver on their promises or face legal consequences.
Apple did not admit wrongdoing in the settlement but agreed to the payment to resolve the litigation. The company has since accelerated its AI development efforts, partnering with Google to integrate more advanced AI capabilities into Siri.
Legal experts say this settlement could set a precedent for future AI-related consumer protection cases, as more companies face scrutiny over the gap between AI marketing claims and actual product capabilities.
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