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Apple is confronting a proposed class-action lawsuit in British Columbia, Canada, over allegations of misleading advertising related to the iPhone 16’s artificial intelligence features. The lawsuit claims that Apple falsely advertised the iPhone 16 as having advanced AI capabilities, including a smarter version of Siri, which were not available at launch and may not be ready until 2027. This legal action, filed in the B.C. Supreme Court, accuses Apple of breaching consumer protection laws by promoting non-existent AI features, leading Canadian customers to pay a premium for technology that was not delivered. The lawsuit, which also names Apple Canada as a defendant, seeks compensation for Canadian purchasers of the iPhone 16 prior to March 7. If certified, affected customers could receive compensation ranging from $17.50 to $150. The legal proceedings in Canada mirror a similar lawsuit Apple faced in the United States concerning the same AI feature claims.