GoKawiilApple's $250M AI advertising settlement now accepting claims online
Apple has opened a claims website for customers eligible under its $250 million settlement over false advertising claims about AI features promised for the iPhone 15 and 16. The lawsuit, brought by Clarkson Law Firm, alleged Apple advertised Apple Intelligence capabilities that weren't actually available at launch; eligible buyers can expect payouts between $25 and $95 per device. The court gave preliminary approval in July, and a later order moved the final approval date up by seven months.
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The case, which plaintiffs' counsel calls the largest false-advertising settlement in history, could set a precedent for how tech companies market AI features that are still in development. Apple's statement framed the settlement as a way to avoid distraction rather than an admission of wrongdoing, suggesting the company wants to limit reputational fallout as it continues rolling out Apple Intelligence features.
- Eligible iPhone 15 and 16 buyers can file claims at SmartphoneAISettlement.com starting Sept. 21.
- Payouts are expected to range from $25 to $95 per eligible device.
- The settlement resolves a lawsuit alleging Apple advertised AI features that weren't available at launch.
Source: cnet.com — Jeff Carlson, 2026-10-18
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