"Apple said it reached a $250-million settlement to resolve class-action lawsuits filed against the Cupertino smartphone maker last year. The lawsuits alleged that Apple violated consumer protection laws by advertising that its iPhones included enhancements to its digital assistant Siri even though it didn't exist yet. That allegedly enticed consumers to spend more to purchase the new devices."
"We are at an inflection point with AI, and the choices companies and regulators make now will shape how this technology impacts everyday people. Ryan Clarkson, founder and managing partner of Clarkson Law Firm, which represented consumers in the lawsuit, emphasized the significance of the settlement in protecting consumer interests during rapid AI advancement."
"The settlement applies to U.S. iPhone users who bought an iPhone 16 and the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025. Roughly 37 million devices purchased in the United States are eligible for compensation under the settlement agreement."
Apple settled a $250 million class-action lawsuit alleging the company violated consumer protection laws by advertising AI-enhanced Siri capabilities that were not yet available when promoting iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and iPhone 16 models. The deceptive marketing allegedly induced consumers to purchase devices at premium prices for features that didn't exist. Approximately 37 million U.S. iPhone users who purchased eligible devices between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025, can receive up to $95 per device. The settlement reflects broader concerns about AI development practices as companies race to advance artificial intelligence technology. Apple later introduced improved AI tools in 2024, including a more conversational Siri assistant and features for writing, summarizing messages, and photo editing.
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