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Apple settles $250M lawsuit over Siri AI claims
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Why it matters
- →Highlights the importance of accurate marketing in AI feature rollouts.
- →Reflects consumer expectations for advanced AI capabilities in tech products.
- →Signals potential shifts in Apple's AI strategy with third-party model integration.
Apple will pay $250 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it misled consumers about the AI capabilities of its products, particularly Siri, before the iPhone 16 launch. The lawsuit claimed Apple overstated the readiness of its AI features, influencing buyers who expected advanced tools that were not yet available. Although Apple denies any wrongdoing, the settlement allows affected customers to receive up to $95 per device. This comes as Apple plans to unveil an AI-enhanced Siri at its developer conference, possibly integrating third-party AI models.
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