Major Settlements Announced for Apple AI Claims and Blue Cross Blue Shield Antitrust Case

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Major Settlements Announced for Apple AI Claims and Blue Cross Blue Shield Antitrust Case
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  1. Apple has agreed to a $250 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit accusing the company of misleading consumers about its artificial intelligence capabilities for the iPhone — a deal that could put up to $95 back in the pockets of eligible device owners.

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    Apple iPhone Marketing Settlement: Up to $95 Per Device Apple has agreed to a $250 million settlement over claims it misled customers about the capabilities of the advanced AI-powered Siri features, which were marketed with the newer iPhone releases.

  2. Blue Cross Blue Shield: Up to $2.7 Billion Antitrust Settlement One of the largest settlements in U.S. healthcare history is now finally paying out. Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) agreed to a $2.7 billion antitrust settlement after being accused of limiting competition among its member insurers and inflating premiums.

  3. Who Qualifies Individuals and group policyholders who had Blue Cross Blue Shield coverage between February 7, 2008, and October 16, 2020 Self-funded plans—typically employer-sponsored—that purchased administrative services from BCBS between September 1, 2015, and October 16, 2020 People and businesses that submitted a claim before November 5, 2021

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  1. 01 Newsweek

    How Much Could You Get? Consumer Affairs reported that the payment amounts will vary depending on things like the type of premium a customer had and the length of coverage, but it estimates that the average amount could be around $300.

  2. 02 Washington Times Culture

    HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania has sued an artificial intelligence chatbot maker, saying its chatbots illegally hold themselves out as doctors and are deceiving the system’s users into thinking they are getting medical advice from a licensed professional.

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Center Full List of Settlements Americans Can Claim Money From Right Now — Newsweek
Center Apple Customers Could Get Money From $250M Settlement—Who's Eligible? — Newsweek
Lean Right Apple agrees to $250M settlement over Siri AI promises — Washington Times Culture
Center Blue Cross Blue Shield $2B Settlement: How to Claim Your Payment — Newsweek
Center iPhone Buyers to Land Share of $250M Apple AI Settlement: Who Is Eligible — Newsweek
Lean Right Pennsylvania sues AI company, saying its chatbots illegally hold themselves out as licensed doctors — Washington Times Culture