[Flash] Apple to Pay Up to $95 to Some US iPhone Buyers Over AI Lawsuit Apple will pay up to $95 to some US iPhone buyers to settle a lawsuit filed last year. Plaintiffs alleged that Apple’s advertising of Apple Intelligence misled consumers. This is another case of tech companies facing legal challenges over AI marketing claims. Source: BBC Technology
Apple has agreed to pay $250 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging the company misled iPhone buyers about the availability of its Apple Intelligence AI features. The lawsuit claimed that Apple marketed the iPhone 16 with promises of advanced AI capabilities that were not available at the time of purchase. Apple Intelligence features were rolled out gradually after launch, leaving early buyers without the advertised functionality. The settlement covers U.S. iPhone buyers who purchased devices between September 2024 and the full rollout of Apple Intelligence. While Apple has not admitted wrongdoing, the payout represents one of the largest tech settlements related to AI feature marketing. ...
Apple has agreed to a $250 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit alleging the company misled consumers about its artificial intelligence capabilities, The New York Times reported. The Case The lawsuit centered on Apple’s marketing claims regarding its AI features, which plaintiffs argued overstated the actual capabilities delivered to users. The settlement reflects growing regulatory and legal scrutiny of “AI washing” — the practice of exaggerating AI capabilities in product marketing. ...
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