Brazil Recommends Sanctions for Apple Over App Store and NFC Rules
Hartley Charlton / macrumors - Apple is facing renewed antitrust scrutiny in Brazil, where the country's competition regulator has formally recommended sanctions against the company over its App Store rules and restrictions on third-party access to iPhone features, including near-field…
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Senate votes against curbing state-level AI regulation
Sarah Fielding / engadget - Yesterday, the senate was poised to restrict states' power to regulate AI. Now, the measure is dead in the water, with the Senate voting 99-1 to remove the provision. Are you also having a bit of whiplash? Here's what you need to know about the amendments…
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Apple Accuses Former Employee of Stealing Vision Pro Secrets
Hartley Charlton / macrumors - Apple is accusing one of its former engineers of stealing confidential design and development information related to the Apple Vision Pro headset and taking it to Snap, according to a lawsuit filed in California.Apple filed the complaint against Di Liu on…
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Hollywood Confronts AI Copyright Chaos in Washington, Courts
Amrith Ramkumar / wsj - Technology firms say using copyrighted materials to train AI models is key to America’s success, while creatives want their work protected.
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Standard Chartered hit with $2.7bn lawsuit over 1MDB scandal - Financial Times
google - Standard Chartered hit with $2.7bn lawsuit over 1MDB scandal Financial Times
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Circle seeks U.S. bank charter to boost crypto’s legitimacy
Stablecoin issuer Circle has moved to expand its financial offerings by applying for a national bank charter, underscoring its ambition to bridge the gap between traditional banking regulations and the fast‐paced world of digital currencies. This strategic regulatory play has industry watchers raising an eyebrow.
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The government’s Apple antitrust lawsuit is still on
Jacob Kastrenakes / theverge - The US Department of Justice notched an initial win in its antitrust case against Apple today, with a federal judge rejecting Apple’s attempt to dismiss the lawsuit outright. The government’s allegations are “sufficient to demonstrate Apple’s specific int…
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Clio acquires vLex for $1 Billion in legal tech shakeup
Clio, a key player in legal technology, has signed a definitive deal to acquire vLex, a pioneer in legal intelligence powered by AI. The acquisition is set to expand Clio’s service portfolio and further consolidate innovation in the legal tech space—merging brains and bytes in a billion-dollar maneuver.
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Northern Idaho Wildfire Shooting: Firefighters Ambushed Amid Arson Attack
A violent incident in northern Idaho saw firefighters targeted during a raging wildfire. Reports confirm that at least two firefighters lost their lives in an ambush by arsonists, with authorities still searching for an active gunman. Chaotic scenes unfolded as emergency responders and police were caught off guard during the assault.
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DOJ Settles HPE’s Juniper Antitrust Case
In a hard-fought legal showdown that no one asked for, U.S. regulators have quietly wrapped up the antitrust case surrounding HPE’s $14 billion bid to take over Juniper Networks. The settlement marks the end of a drawn‐out battle, easing uncertainty for both firms while regulators get to put another case behind them.
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Denmark’s Plan to Fight Deepfakes: Give Citizens Copyright to Their Own Likeness
AJ Dellinger / gizmodo - 'Face/Off' would definitely be illegal under this, right?
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Tech Giants Score Legal Wins in AI Copyright Battles
Multiple rulings have favored AI companies in disputes over fair use of copyrighted material. A judge affirmed Meta’s use as fair in one case while cautioning that authors might prevail in future litigation, leaving the legal landscape both murky and unexpectedly congenial for tech giants battling creative copyright claims.
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Low-income broadband fund can keep running, says Supreme Court
Lauren Feiner / theverge - The Supreme Court ruled that the funding mechanism behind a key broadband subsidy program for schools and underserved areas can continue operating. In a decision issued on Friday, the Supreme Court rejected claims that Congress and the FCC’s implementatio…
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Supreme Court upholds Texas's porn site age verification law
Will Shanklin / engadget - The US Supreme Court has upheld a Texas law that could have broad implications for online free speech. The court ruled 6-3 in affirming Texas law HB 1181, which requires websites that host adult content to implement age verification.The nonprofit Free Spe…
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Abrego faces trial before deportation in renewed legal showdown
Federal prosecutors announced plans to put Kilmar Abrego Garcia on trial prior to moving forward with his deportation. The legal saga—rich with political irony—continues to unfold amid debates over due process, proving once again that real-life drama often outpaces even the most imaginative legal thrillers.
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Microsoft faces a lawsuit alleging it used 200,000 pirated books to train AI
Matthias Bastian / the-decoder - Microsoft is being sued by several authors who say their books were used without permission to train a Megatron model.The article Microsoft faces a lawsuit alleging it used 200,000 pirated books to train AI appeared first on THE DECODER.
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Ex‑Barclays CEO Staley loses appeal over Epstein-linked ban
Ex‑Barclays CEO Jes Staley’s legal challenge to overturn a ban tied to his controversial Epstein links has failed, marking a decisive regulatory rebuke. The ruling intensifies scrutiny over past affiliations in the financial sector while underscoring the steep price of controversial connections in today’s market.
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Trump NHTSA ‘Investigates’ Tesla Robotaxis Failing To Adhere To Basic Austin Traffic Laws
Karl Bode / techdirt - So you may have seen that Elon Musk’s long-hyped Robotaxis have finally “launched” in Austin. And it’s going just about how you’d expect if you’re familiar with the fit and finish of Elon Musk promises. There are about a dozen Robotaxis now operating; Mod…
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Meta wins AI copyright case filed by Sarah Silverman and other authors
Mariella Moon / engadget - Federal Judge Vince Chhabria has ruled in favor of Meta over the 13 book authors, including Sarah Silverman, who sued the company for training its large language model on their published work without obtaining consent. His court has granted summary judgme…
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Getty Pivots in UK Lawsuit Against Stability AI, Shifting the Copyright Battleground
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - In a major legal pivot, Getty Images has dropped its core copyright claims against Stability AI in the UK, shifting the AI copyright war's focus from fair use to data piracy and trademark law.The post Getty Pivots in UK Lawsuit Against Stability AI, Shift…
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