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Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

AI Upgrades, Security Breaches, and Industry Shifts Define This Week in Tech - TechRepublic

AI innovation and security threats are reshaping technology and corporate strategies across various platforms and applications.
#age-verification
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago
Privacy technologies

438 Experts Said Age Verification Is Dangerous. Legislators Are Moving Forward With It Anyway. - Above the Law

Age verification mandates for the internet are technically flawed, threaten privacy, and may cause more harm than good, according to 438 researchers from 32 countries.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Age verification is a mess but we're doing it anyway

Age verification methods on the internet are flawed, leading to challenges in effectively preventing underage access to inappropriate content.
Privacy technologies
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

438 Experts Said Age Verification Is Dangerous. Legislators Are Moving Forward With It Anyway. - Above the Law

Age verification mandates for the internet are technically flawed, threaten privacy, and may cause more harm than good, according to 438 researchers from 32 countries.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Age verification is a mess but we're doing it anyway

Age verification methods on the internet are flawed, leading to challenges in effectively preventing underage access to inappropriate content.
Law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
10 hours ago

Jenner Meme Coin Lawsuit Dismissed Under Howey Test by Los Angeles Federal Judge

A federal judge ruled Caitlyn Jenner's JENNER meme coin is not a security, dismissing all related claims in a class action lawsuit.
Information security
fromHarvard Gazette
1 day ago

Time for government, business leaders to figure out AI cybersecurity regulation - Harvard Gazette

Agentic AI poses both opportunities for cybersecurity and risks to personal data, economy, and national security, necessitating regulation by leaders.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Shuttered startups are selling old Slack chats and emails to AI companies

Defunct startups are monetizing their digital data by selling it to AI companies, raising significant privacy concerns.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
9 hours ago

Government to host summit about keeping children safe online in age of AI

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and online safety, emphasizing the need for accessible journalism.
France news
fromEngadget
14 hours ago

DOJ refuses to help French authorities in criminal probe of X

The US Department of Justice supports X amid a French criminal investigation, claiming it aims to regulate the platform's activities unjustly.
fromTheregister
23 hours ago

Atlassian to train AI on user data unless law or cash say no

Atlassian will seek to collect two types of data from its 300,000 global customers: metadata and in-app data from Jira, Confluence, and its other cloud products, which will then be fed into the company's models.
Privacy professionals
#apple
Apple
fromEngadget
13 hours ago

Apple avoids a second import ban for its redesigned smartwatches in latest court ruling

Apple's redesigned smartwatches can continue selling after the ITC ruled against an import ban related to Masimo's patents.
Apple
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Apple's Supreme Court bid could redefine who controls platform pricing across the app economy - Silicon Canals

Apple petitions the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a contempt ruling regarding its 27% commission on external payment systems in the App Store.
Apple
fromEngadget
13 hours ago

Apple avoids a second import ban for its redesigned smartwatches in latest court ruling

Apple's redesigned smartwatches can continue selling after the ITC ruled against an import ban related to Masimo's patents.
Apple
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Apple's Supreme Court bid could redefine who controls platform pricing across the app economy - Silicon Canals

Apple petitions the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a contempt ruling regarding its 27% commission on external payment systems in the App Store.
#ai-advertising
Marketing tech
fromForbes
1 day ago

The Brewing Controversy Of Attorneys And Law Firms Running Ads Immersed Throughout AI Chatbot Conversations

Lawyers and law firms are considering advertising during AI chats to reach potential clients effectively.
Artificial intelligence
fromForbes
5 days ago

The Hottest Debate In Tech: Ads In AI

The debate in AI centers on the introduction of advertising in chatbot interactions and the financial implications of running AI systems.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
1 day ago

The Brewing Controversy Of Attorneys And Law Firms Running Ads Immersed Throughout AI Chatbot Conversations

Lawyers and law firms are considering advertising during AI chats to reach potential clients effectively.
Artificial intelligence
fromForbes
5 days ago

The Hottest Debate In Tech: Ads In AI

The debate in AI centers on the introduction of advertising in chatbot interactions and the financial implications of running AI systems.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 day ago

When Quantum Computers Come For Your Bitcoin: What Classical Property Law Says Happens Next

Bitcoin's future is challenged by quantum computing, raising questions about ownership and legality of coins accessed through quantum-derived keys.
fromYcombinator
19 hours ago
Digital life

Why your company will never scale (or maybe why it will) | Hacker News

User and competitor laziness are key to scaling a business beyond just a product.
NYC parents
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Roblox agrees to a $12 million settlement with Nevada

Roblox settled a $12 million lawsuit with Nevada, agreeing to enhance online safety for children and fund local support programs.
EU data protection
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

53 DDoS Domains Taken Down by Law Enforcement

Law enforcement in 21 countries coordinated to disrupt DDoS-for-hire services, resulting in arrests and the takedown of numerous domains.
fromFast Company
2 days ago

IBM just settled a major anti-DEI case for $17 million

Racial discrimination is illegal, and government contractors cannot evade the law by repackaging it as DEI. The Department launched the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative to root out this misconduct, hold offenders accountable, and end this practice for good.
Social justice
#advertising
Media industry
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

Big advertisers agree to settle FTC probe of alleged boycott against X, others

Three major ad agencies settled an FTC probe for allegedly boycotting online platforms based on political content, violating antitrust laws.
Privacy professionals
fromAol
2 days ago

FTC takes action against ad giants for avoiding certain sites

Three major advertising agencies conspired to avoid buying ads on websites promoting disfavored political viewpoints, violating competition laws.
Media industry
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

Big advertisers agree to settle FTC probe of alleged boycott against X, others

Three major ad agencies settled an FTC probe for allegedly boycotting online platforms based on political content, violating antitrust laws.
Privacy professionals
fromAol
2 days ago

FTC takes action against ad giants for avoiding certain sites

Three major advertising agencies conspired to avoid buying ads on websites promoting disfavored political viewpoints, violating competition laws.
#google
Mobile UX
from6abc Philadelphia
3 days ago

Android users eligible for payout as part of $135M settlement

Google has reached a $135 million settlement over allegations related to data transmission in Android devices.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

Google Blocks 8.3B Policy-Violating Ads in 2025, Launches Android 17 Privacy Overhaul

Google announced Play policy updates to enhance user privacy and combat fraud, including new contact and location permission features.
Law
fromSan Diego Union-Tribune
4 days ago

Google faces mass arbitration as advertisers seek billions

Google faces billions in damage claims from advertisers due to illegal monopoly rulings on its search and advertising technology.
Mobile UX
from6abc Philadelphia
3 days ago

Android users eligible for payout as part of $135M settlement

Google has reached a $135 million settlement over allegations related to data transmission in Android devices.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

Google Blocks 8.3B Policy-Violating Ads in 2025, Launches Android 17 Privacy Overhaul

Google announced Play policy updates to enhance user privacy and combat fraud, including new contact and location permission features.
Law
fromSan Diego Union-Tribune
4 days ago

Google faces mass arbitration as advertisers seek billions

Google faces billions in damage claims from advertisers due to illegal monopoly rulings on its search and advertising technology.
Software development
fromZDNET
3 days ago

'Like handing out the blueprint to a bank vault': Why AI led one company to abandon open source

Cal is shifting from open source to proprietary licensing due to security risks posed by modern AI tools.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
3 days ago

Digital Hopes, Real Power: The Rise of Network Shutdowns

In 2024 alone, authorities imposed 304 internet shutdowns across 54 countries - the highest number ever recorded. This reflects a growing trend of governments treating connectivity as a weapon.
World politics
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

The Guardian view on AI politics: US datacentre protests are a warning to big tech | Editorial

Voters across the political spectrum are uniting against big tech's influence, particularly regarding AI datacentres and their environmental impact.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
1 day ago

Same Problem, Same Solution: Reading Trade Secrets Across Fields

The Federal Circuit reversed a jury verdict against Texas urologists for misappropriating trade secrets related to the Penuma penile implant.
Law
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

Why Your Personal Legal Issues Become Business Problems Fast

Personal legal issues significantly impact leadership focus and business decisions, requiring early planning and delegation to maintain decision-making capacity.
#artificial-intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

White House and Anthropic set aside court fight to meet amid fears over Mythos model

The White House met with Anthropic's CEO to discuss collaboration on AI technology amid ongoing legal issues with the Department of Defense.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
4 days ago

From Molotov cocktails to data center shutdowns, the AI backlash is turning revolutionary | Fortune

Recent violent incidents against AI leaders highlight escalating tensions surrounding artificial intelligence and its perceived threats to humanity.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

White House and Anthropic set aside court fight to meet amid fears over Mythos model

The White House met with Anthropic's CEO to discuss collaboration on AI technology amid ongoing legal issues with the Department of Defense.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
4 days ago

From Molotov cocktails to data center shutdowns, the AI backlash is turning revolutionary | Fortune

Recent violent incidents against AI leaders highlight escalating tensions surrounding artificial intelligence and its perceived threats to humanity.
#privacy
Privacy professionals
fromKqed
4 days ago

What Is the Point of California's Privacy Laws if Big Tech Ignores Them? | KQED

Google's non-compliance with the Global Privacy Control opt-out signal is evident in network traffic.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
2 days ago
Privacy technologies

How Push Notifications Can Betray Your Privacy (and What to Do About It)

Push notifications can reveal personal information, and both Apple and Google have restrictions on sharing this data with law enforcement.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

Privacy, power, and encryption: why end-to-end security matters | Computer Weekly

Privacy is a fundamental human condition, and end-to-end encryption is essential for protecting communications in a surveillance-heavy world.
Privacy professionals
fromKqed
4 days ago

What Is the Point of California's Privacy Laws if Big Tech Ignores Them? | KQED

Google's non-compliance with the Global Privacy Control opt-out signal is evident in network traffic.
#ai
fromFortune
19 hours ago
Startup companies

This founder was an AI layoff 9 months ago. Then he built an instantly profitable company with 2 partners and 12 agents | Fortune

Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 day ago

OpenAI's policy chief says AI companies 'need to do a much better job' talking about AI as industry leaders face personal attacks | Fortune

AI's impact on labor is polarizing, with increasing backlash and violence against proponents of the technology.
Law
fromTheregister
5 days ago

AI spread through law. Here's what happened next

AI's rapid advancements in coding are overshadowed by significant downsides, particularly in legal systems where hallucinations lead to unreliable outputs.
Startup companies
fromFortune
19 hours ago

This founder was an AI layoff 9 months ago. Then he built an instantly profitable company with 2 partners and 12 agents | Fortune

Sam Brown turned a layoff due to AI into an opportunity, co-founding Fathom AI, which achieved significant revenue with minimal investment.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 day ago

OpenAI's policy chief says AI companies 'need to do a much better job' talking about AI as industry leaders face personal attacks | Fortune

AI's impact on labor is polarizing, with increasing backlash and violence against proponents of the technology.
Law
fromTheregister
5 days ago

AI spread through law. Here's what happened next

AI's rapid advancements in coding are overshadowed by significant downsides, particularly in legal systems where hallucinations lead to unreliable outputs.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Circle Faces Lawsuit After Drift Exploit Over Claims It Took No Action to Freeze the Funds

Circle faces legal scrutiny for failing to freeze stolen USDC after the Drift Protocol hack, raising questions about accountability in crypto infrastructure.
Marketing tech
fromBloomberglaw
4 days ago

Meta Cases Put Social Media Platforms at Securities Fraud Risk

Social media platforms face new legal challenges regarding their role in facilitating fraudulent securities schemes.
EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

CYBERUK '26: UK lagging on legal protections for cyber pros | Computer Weekly

The outdated Computer Misuse Act hinders UK cyber security innovation and needs urgent reform to protect cyber professionals.
#social-media
Media industry
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Meta's court losses could be just the beginning

Recent jury verdicts against social media platforms may signal a shift in legal accountability for their design and structure.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Meta's court losses could be just the beginning

Recent jury verdicts against social media platforms may signal a shift in legal accountability for their design and structure.
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Exclusive: Can AI judge journalism? A Thiel-backed startup says yes, even if it risks chilling whistleblowers

Aron D'Souza's startup Objection uses AI to challenge journalism claims, aiming to restore trust in media.
#meta
fromABA Journal
1 week ago
Social media marketing

Facebook, Instagram pulling ads from lawyers looking for plaintiffs ... to sue them

Law
fromwww.cnbc.com
2 weeks ago

Meta, Google under attack as court cases bypass 30-year-old legal shield

Meta and Google face legal challenges undermining their protections under Section 230, particularly regarding child safety and content moderation.
Law
fromIntelligencer
3 weeks ago

Social Media Companies Are Suddenly Getting Killed in Court

Meta and Google face significant legal consequences for misleading practices and negligence affecting young users' mental health.
Law
fromgizmodo.com
1 week ago

Meta Is Pulling Down Ads That Seek to Recruit Clients for Social Media Addiction Litigation

Meta is removing ads from attorneys recruiting clients for social media addiction lawsuits after recent legal defeats.
Law
fromwww.cnbc.com
2 weeks ago

Meta, Google under attack as court cases bypass 30-year-old legal shield

Meta and Google face legal challenges undermining their protections under Section 230, particularly regarding child safety and content moderation.
Law
fromIntelligencer
3 weeks ago

Social Media Companies Are Suddenly Getting Killed in Court

Meta and Google face significant legal consequences for misleading practices and negligence affecting young users' mental health.
Intellectual property law
fromFuturism
18 hours ago

Things You Told ChatGPT or Claude My Have Already Doomed You in Court

AI chatbots are not protected by attorney-client privilege, as ruled by a New York federal judge in a case involving Brad Heppner.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 day ago

There Are Signs of a Massive AI Backlash

Public outrage against the tech industry's AI focus is escalating, leading to protests and political backlash against data centers and AI development.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Attorneys Should Often Avoid Texting Clients And Counsel - Above the Law

Texting clients can blur work-life boundaries and impact representation quality, despite its occasional necessity.
EU data protection
fromTNW | Eu
2 days ago

The EU has told Google what it must do to share search data with rivals

The European Commission proposed measures for Google to share search data with competitors and AI chatbots under the Digital Markets Act.
Startup companies
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

The Startup Bet Lawyers Keep Misunderstanding - Above the Law

Lawyers must embrace uncertainty in startups, viewing their careers as investments rather than relying solely on traditional risk-averse training.
Artificial intelligence
fromSilicon Canals
16 hours ago

The AI backlash was always going to come - what nobody predicted was that it would come first from the generation born into the technology - Silicon Canals

Gen Z is increasingly skeptical of AI, with a significant drop in excitement and rising concerns about its impact on their work and creativity.
#ai-regulation
Intellectual property law
fromFortune
1 day ago

Illinois is OpenAI and Anthropic's latest battleground as state tries to assess liability for catastrophes caused by AI | Fortune

OpenAI and Anthropic support opposing AI bills in Illinois regarding liability for AI-related incidents.
Intellectual property law
fromWIRED
4 days ago

Anthropic Opposes the Extreme AI Liability Bill That OpenAI Backed

Anthropic opposes Illinois bill SB 3444, which would shield AI labs from liability for large-scale harm caused by their systems.
Intellectual property law
fromFortune
1 day ago

Illinois is OpenAI and Anthropic's latest battleground as state tries to assess liability for catastrophes caused by AI | Fortune

OpenAI and Anthropic support opposing AI bills in Illinois regarding liability for AI-related incidents.
Intellectual property law
fromWIRED
4 days ago

Anthropic Opposes the Extreme AI Liability Bill That OpenAI Backed

Anthropic opposes Illinois bill SB 3444, which would shield AI labs from liability for large-scale harm caused by their systems.
#andrew-forrest
Law
fromAbc
2 days ago

Australian billionaire Andrew Forrest battles Meta over fake ads

Andrew Forrest is suing Meta for using his likeness in scam ads without permission, challenging Section 230 immunity.
Law
fromAbc
2 days ago

Australian billionaire Andrew Forrest battles Meta over fake ads

Andrew Forrest is suing Meta for using his likeness in scam ads without permission, challenging Section 230 immunity.
Privacy technologies
fromDigital Trends
2 days ago

Damning report finds Apple and Google's app stores boosting nudify apps

Apple and Google are promoting harmful nudify apps through their search and advertising systems, despite policies against adult content.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Woman Sues OpenAI, Saying ChatGPT Unleashed a Vicious Stalker Against Her and Did Nothing When She Begged for Help

A woman sued OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT exacerbated her stalker's delusions and that the company failed to intervene despite her pleas for help.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Anthropic's new cybersecurity model could get it back in the government's good graces

Anthropic's relationship with the Trump administration has improved due to its new cybersecurity model, Claude Mythos Preview.
#patent-law
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
2 days ago

Extra Credit, Not Required: Teva v. Lilly and the Limits of Amgen's Reach

The Teva v. Eli Lilly decision clarifies the evaluation of patent claims for methods of using known compounds under the Amgen disclosure requirements.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
3 days ago

Extraordinary by Design: How the USPTO Is Bypassing Its Own Reexamination Rules

A new procedure allows patent owners to argue against reexamination requests before the USPTO decides on substantial new questions of patentability.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
4 days ago

Mind the Gap: The Middle Layer of Obviousness Doctrine

The obviousness determination in patent law lacks a structured method for concluding whether an invention is obvious after evaluating the required factors.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
2 days ago

Extra Credit, Not Required: Teva v. Lilly and the Limits of Amgen's Reach

The Teva v. Eli Lilly decision clarifies the evaluation of patent claims for methods of using known compounds under the Amgen disclosure requirements.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
3 days ago

Extraordinary by Design: How the USPTO Is Bypassing Its Own Reexamination Rules

A new procedure allows patent owners to argue against reexamination requests before the USPTO decides on substantial new questions of patentability.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
4 days ago

Mind the Gap: The Middle Layer of Obviousness Doctrine

The obviousness determination in patent law lacks a structured method for concluding whether an invention is obvious after evaluating the required factors.
#legal-technology
Law
fromLawSites
3 days ago

New FlyTech-LawSites Report on Legal Tech Advertising Finds Market Splitting Between Commoditization and Competition as Demand Surges

Legal tech advertising is growing rapidly, with a significant drop in lead costs indicating increased demand and evolving buyer behavior.
Law
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

A Wall Street law firm is selling software for clients to do their own legal work

ClearyX offers software to help clients perform legal work independently, reducing reliance on traditional law firms like Cleary Gottlieb.
Law
fromLawSites
3 days ago

New FlyTech-LawSites Report on Legal Tech Advertising Finds Market Splitting Between Commoditization and Competition as Demand Surges

Legal tech advertising is growing rapidly, with a significant drop in lead costs indicating increased demand and evolving buyer behavior.
Law
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

A Wall Street law firm is selling software for clients to do their own legal work

ClearyX offers software to help clients perform legal work independently, reducing reliance on traditional law firms like Cleary Gottlieb.
Privacy professionals
fromRoute Fifty
5 days ago

Getting privacy policy right in a competitive digital economy

State and local leaders aim to balance privacy protection with economic competitiveness, as inconsistent privacy laws can hinder business operations and consumer trust.
fromThe Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
3 days ago

US gaming company sues Israeli game developer | The Jerusalem Post

Skillz alleges that Papaya misrepresented its games by using bots, which created unfair competition and caused damages amounting to hundreds of millions of dollars. Skillz's attorneys argue that the company's financial decline is directly linked to Papaya's actions, claiming that had Papaya disclosed its use of bots, it would not have been able to capture Skillz's customers and market share.
Intellectual property law
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

BrowserGate: Claims of LinkedIn 'Spying' Clash With Security Research Findings

LinkedIn allegedly scans users' computers to collect data on browser extensions, raising concerns about corporate espionage.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 day ago

AI cybersecurity capabilities require urgent international cooperation, AI godfather Bengio says | Fortune

Yoshua Bengio emphasizes the urgent need for international cooperation in addressing AI's risks, particularly with the release of Anthropic's Mythos model.
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Live Nation says it will fight monopoly suit loss

The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers $1.72 per ticket. Live Nation argues the up to $280 million it pledged in its settlement with the Justice Department and a handful of states will ultimately prove larger than the sum based on the jury award.
Law
Intellectual property law
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Motorola sues social platforms and creators over posts, raising speech concerns in India | TechCrunch

Motorola's lawsuit against social media platforms and creators raises concerns about limiting critical coverage of the company.
Privacy technologies
fromPetaPixel
2 days ago

Apple and Google Direct Users to AI 'Nudify' Apps: Report

Apple and Google facilitate access to nudify apps that create deepfake nude images despite policies against nonconsensual sexualized content.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Australian federal court warns lawyers over unacceptable' use of AI

The federal court of Australia warns against using generative AI in legal proceedings due to risks of inaccuracies and potential legal consequences.
Law
fromAdExchanger
4 days ago

For Google Advertisers Who Overpaid The Monopoly - Don't Hate, Arbitrate | AdExchanger

Keller Postman is pioneering mass arbitration lawsuits against Google for alleged monopolistic practices and overpayments in advertising.
Artificial intelligence
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

What Lawyers Need To Know About Anthropic's Mythos - Above the Law

Anthropic's new AI model, Claude Mythos, uncovers significant security vulnerabilities, raising concerns about its potential impact on cybersecurity.
#elon-musk
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
6 days ago

OpenAI says Elon Musk is orchestrating a last-minute 'legal ambush' before trial

Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft intensifies as accusations of legal ambush and chaos emerge ahead of the trial set for April 27.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
6 days ago

OpenAI says Elon Musk is orchestrating a last-minute 'legal ambush' before trial

Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft intensifies as accusations of legal ambush and chaos emerge ahead of the trial set for April 27.
#intellectual-property
#federal-circuit
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
1 week ago

Moving Target: When Amended Claims Outrun Your Standing Declaration

Federal Circuit's standing requirements create challenges for patent challengers seeking appellate review after PTAB proceedings.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
1 week ago

Moving Target: When Amended Claims Outrun Your Standing Declaration

Federal Circuit's standing requirements create challenges for patent challengers seeking appellate review after PTAB proceedings.
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