Apple Will Pay $250 Million to Settle Lawsuit Over Siri's AI Features
WIRED • • general
Key Points:
- Apple has agreed to pay $250 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging false advertising related to its overhyped AI features for Siri, specifically a promised overhaul that plaintiffs claim has not materialized.
- The settlement covers US customers who purchased iPhone 15 or 16 models between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025, with potential compensation of up to $95 per device depending on claims.
- The lawsuit contends Apple misled consumers by advertising enhanced Siri features as available at launch, despite acknowledging delays and postponing delivery of these AI upgrades until future software updates.
- Apple denies any admission of fault and states the settlement allows the company to focus on delivering innovative products, while also noting that additional Siri AI features are expected in upcoming updates at no extra cost.
- This is the second major Siri-related legal settlement for Apple in two years, following a $95 million payout last year over claims that Siri recorded private conversations without consent.
