Apple to pay $250m to iPhone buyers over AI features lawsuit
Summary
Apple will pay $250 million to some iPhone buyers to resolve a lawsuit about misleading claims on new AI features. The lawsuit said Apple advertised AI abilities that were not available on iPhone 15 and 16 models.Key Facts
- Apple agreed to pay $250 million to settle a class action lawsuit in California.
- The lawsuit accused Apple of false advertising about AI features called Apple Intelligence.
- The case focused on AI enhancements to Siri, Apple’s voice assistant.
- Payments will range from $25 to $95 for people who bought iPhone 15 or 16 between June 2024 and March 2025.
- Apple did not admit to any wrongdoing in the settlement.
- Lawyers claimed Apple promoted AI features that did not exist and might not appear for years, if ever.
- The lawsuit argued Apple marketed AI to compete with newer tech companies like OpenAI and Anthropic.
- Apple stated the case involved only two AI features, part of many released in their AI rollout.
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