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Apple to pay $250 million over AI features lawsuit

From 24.kg · () Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Apple will pay $250 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over its AI features and Siri updates.
  • Buyers claimed Apple falsely advertised AI capabilities and delayed Siri updates, prompting purchases of expensive iPhones.
  • The settlement allows owners of certain iPhone models purchased between June 2024 and March 2025 to claim compensation.

Apple has agreed to a $250 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit filed by consumers. The plaintiffs accused the tech giant of misleading advertising regarding its Apple Intelligence features and the delayed launch of Siri updates. They argued that Apple promoted AI capabilities at WWDC 2024 that were not yet fully functional, encouraging customers to buy more expensive smartphones.

The settlement, preliminarily approved by a judge, does not involve Apple admitting any wrongdoing. However, the company will allocate funds for financial compensation. Owners of iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and the entire iPhone 16 lineup purchased between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025, are eligible to claim payouts.

Individual payouts are estimated to be around $25 per smartphone. If the number of claims is low, the maximum compensation could reach $95. Verita Global, the administrator, will send out notifications for claim applications by August 31, 2026. The court is scheduled to give final approval for the payouts on September 29, 2027.

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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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