Apple reaches $250 million settlement with customers over AI capabilities

Published May 6, 2026 11:26am ET



Apple agreed to pay $250 million to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing the company of falsely advertising artificial intelligence capabilities for its Siri voice assistant in late 2024, according to a filing Tuesday in California federal court.

Under the proposed settlement, Apple would pay between $25 and $95 to U.S. customers who purchased an iPhone 15 or iPhone 16 during the relevant period.

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