News Publishers Seek Court Sanctions Against OpenAI Over Copyright Evidence
Major news organizations request sanctions on OpenAI, alleging the company withheld key chat logs and datasets relevant to the AI training copyright dispute.
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Meta’s New AI Tool Uses Public Instagram Photos by Default with No User Notice
Meta’s generative AI now automatically incorporates adult users’ public Instagram photos unless they actively opt out, raising privacy concerns about unconsented image use.
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Deere Agrees to Open Repair Tools to Farmers in FTC Settlement on Right-to-Repair Case
Deere will provide farmers and independent repair providers access to diagnostic tools and software for 10 years, addressing legal claims over repair restrictions.
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John Deere Agrees to Share Repair Software and Manuals with Farmers in FTC Settlement
The FTC reached a settlement with John Deere requiring the company to grant farmers and independent repair shops full access to repair software and manuals, ending a decade-long dispute.
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Meta Faces $1.4 Trillion Liability Claim in Multi-State Social Media Lawsuit
California and three other states seek up to $1.4 trillion in damages from Meta, alleging deceptive practices harming consumer privacy and youth mental health.
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Meta sparks controversy with AI tool using public Instagram photos without clear consent
Meta’s new AI-driven image generator uses public Instagram profile pictures without explicit user consent, raising privacy and ethical concerns from advocates and watchdogs.
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China mandates physical buttons for key car functions, reversing touchscreen trend
China has introduced new regulations requiring automakers to install physical controls for essential safety functions, challenging the touchscreen dominance led by Tesla and some EV makers.
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Justice Department’s Payment to Defendants Raises Allegations of Concealment in Todd Blanche Probe
The Justice Department agreed to cover attorneys’ fees for six defendants in a stalled investigation, sparking claims of a deliberate cover-up involving Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
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How Top AI Chatbots Differ in Privacy Controls for User Data
Major AI chatbots handle user data and privacy settings very differently, with varied options to opt out of data use for model training depending on the platform.
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Trump-Appointed Judge Blocks DOJ Subpoena Over Unprecedented Election Data Request
A federal judge appointed by Donald Trump dismissed a DOJ subpoena for extensive personal records of election workers, citing overreach and expired statute of limitations.
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US Senator Calls for Stronger Patent Protections Against Chinese AI Exploitation in Biotechnology
A US senator has urged tighter patent safeguards to counter Chinese companies using AI to extract and repurpose American biotech innovations, warning of risks to US innovation and supply chains.
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Over 1,200 Former DOJ Officials Urge Senate to Reject Acting Attorney General Blanche
More than 1,200 former Justice Department employees have appealed to the Senate Judiciary Committee to oppose Todd Blanche’s confirmation, citing his undermining of DOJ’s independence and civil service protections.