{"id":495,"date":"2025-03-21T20:42:06","date_gmt":"2025-03-21T20:42:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techrepublic.com\/?p=4299144"},"modified":"2025-03-21T20:42:06","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T20:42:06","slug":"siris-non-existent-ai-features-spark-apple-legal-battle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.tecnoartesanos.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/21\/siris-non-existent-ai-features-spark-apple-legal-battle\/","title":{"rendered":"Siri\u2019s \u2018Non-Existent\u2019 AI Features Spark Apple Legal Battle"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_4299145\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4299145\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4299145\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.techrepublic.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/tr_20250321-news-apple-siri-ai-lawsuit.jpg\" alt=\"Apple CEO Tim Cook.\" width=\"1400\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.techrepublic.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/tr_20250321-news-apple-siri-ai-lawsuit.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/assets.techrepublic.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/tr_20250321-news-apple-siri-ai-lawsuit-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.techrepublic.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/tr_20250321-news-apple-siri-ai-lawsuit-1024x658.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.techrepublic.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/tr_20250321-news-apple-siri-ai-lawsuit-768x494.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.techrepublic.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/tr_20250321-news-apple-siri-ai-lawsuit-50x32.jpg 50w, https:\/\/assets.techrepublic.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/tr_20250321-news-apple-siri-ai-lawsuit-770x495.jpg 770w, https:\/\/assets.techrepublic.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/tr_20250321-news-apple-siri-ai-lawsuit-370x238.jpg 370w, https:\/\/assets.techrepublic.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/tr_20250321-news-apple-siri-ai-lawsuit-270x174.jpg 270w, https:\/\/assets.techrepublic.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/tr_20250321-news-apple-siri-ai-lawsuit-740x476.jpg 740w, https:\/\/assets.techrepublic.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/tr_20250321-news-apple-siri-ai-lawsuit-540x347.jpg 540w, https:\/\/assets.techrepublic.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/tr_20250321-news-apple-siri-ai-lawsuit-1110x714.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/assets.techrepublic.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/tr_20250321-news-apple-siri-ai-lawsuit-810x521.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4299145\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: TheClimateGroup\/Creative Commons (2014)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A federal lawsuit filed on behalf of disgruntled consumers claims that Apple misled buyers with promises of advanced artificial intelligence features for Siri that never materialized. The complaint alleges that during a high-profile marketing campaign for the iPhone 16 series, Apple touted a suite of capabilities \u2014 collectively branded as Apple Intelligence \u2014 that were never delivered, deceiving millions into overpaying for devices that lacked the promised functionality.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"pinbox right\">\n<h3 class=\"heading\">Must-read Apple coverage<\/h3>\n<\/aside>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"False_promises_and_misleading_marketing\"><\/span>False promises and misleading marketing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/storage.courtlistener.com\/recap\/gov.uscourts.cand.446692\/gov.uscourts.cand.446692.1.0.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">complaint filed by plaintiff Peter Landsheft<\/a>, Apple\u2019s aggressive advertising campaign built significant consumer expectations. The company claimed that Siri would soon offer personalized assistance by drawing on a user\u2019s context, allowing commands like \u201cPlay that podcast that Jamie recommended,\u201d or \u201cWhen is Mom\u2019s flight landing?\u201d and perform hundreds of new actions across apps. However, the lawsuit contends that these claims were nothing more than marketing hype. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eweek.com\/news\/apple-siri-ai-upgrades-delayed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple has since admitted that such advanced features do not currently exist<\/a> and, if they ever do, they won\u2019t be available until 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SEE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techrepublic.com\/article\/apple-password-app-exposed-2025\/\">Apple Passwords App Vulnerability<\/a> Exposed Users for Months<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The suit argues that by advertising non-existent features, Apple violated several state consumer protection laws, including the California Unfair Competition Law, False Advertising Law, and Consumers Legal Remedies Act. Furthermore, the complaint accuses the tech giant of fraud, negligent misrepresentation, breach of contract, and breach of the implied warranty of merchantability.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consumer_impact_and_industry_implications\"><\/span>Consumer impact and industry implications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The class action complaint alleges that the deceptive campaign not only induced consumers to purchase the new iPhone models at premium prices but also unfairly boosted Apple\u2019s market position.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SEE: EU Cracks Down on Apple for Anti-Competitive Behavior \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techrepublic.com\/article\/news-apple-eu-dma\/\">Here\u2019s What Apple Told Us in Response<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The false promises were widely disseminated through television, social media, and the company\u2019s own retail channels, reaching millions during peak viewing periods such as the NFL season. This widespread misrepresentation, the lawsuit asserts, not only harmed consumers financially but also distorted competition in the smartphone market at a time when rivals like Samsung, Google, and others are aggressively advancing their own AI capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>While Apple has yet to comment on the lawsuit, industry analysts note that the company\u2019s struggles in the AI race are becoming increasingly apparent. The litigation could compel Apple to revise its marketing practices and potentially offer compensation to affected consumers, underscoring the risks companies face when they promise cutting-edge innovation without the tech to back it up.<\/p>\n<p>This legal challenge serves as a stark reminder of the importance of accurate advertising in today\u2019s tech-driven market \u2014 a lesson for both consumers and corporations navigating the rapidly evolving AI landscape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Image: TheClimateGroup\/Creative Commons (2014) A federal lawsuit filed on behalf of disgruntled consumers claims that Apple misled buyers with promises of advanced artificial intelligence features for Siri that never materialized. 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