Apple's $250M Siri Settlement: AI Hype's Reality Check

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Apple just shelled out $250 million to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing it of hyping Siri upgrades that never materialized on time. The deal, covering up to 36 million iPhone devices, hands eligible owners between $25 and $95 each—no admission of guilt from Apple, of course. It's a stark reminder that promising the moon with AI can land you in court when the rocket fizzles.

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This isn't just Apple's headache; it's the latest crack in the facade of AI mania that's...