Apple Resolves Lawsuit Over Siri AI Features With $250 Million Deal

Apple has reached a $250 million settlement in a shareholder lawsuit linked to delays in artificial intelligence upgrades for its Siri voice assistant.

The case was filed in 2024 in a U.S. federal court in California by investor Peter Landsheft, following Apple’s announcement and promotional campaign for new AI-powered Siri features at its annual developer conference.

Promised features delayed

The company had introduced several artificial intelligence enhancements for Siri during its 2024 software showcase, suggesting they would be included in new iPhone models launched later that year. However, the devices shipped without the advertised capabilities, prompting allegations from shareholders that the delay negatively impacted investor value.

Apple later confirmed in 2025 that the full AI overhaul of Siri would be postponed until this year, with updated features now expected to be revealed at its upcoming developer conference.

No admission of wrongdoing

As part of the settlement, Apple did not admit any wrongdoing. The agreement still requires approval from a judge.

In a statement, the company said it had already introduced multiple AI features under its broader “Apple Intelligence” rollout and emphasized its focus on innovation and product development.

Apple added that the settlement was intended to resolve legal claims related to the timing of two specific features so it can continue focusing on delivering new products and services.

The case highlights growing scrutiny around AI product timelines as major tech companies race to integrate generative AI into consumer devices.