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A federal judge in Oklahoma delivered a landmark ruling on Thursday, declaring that a police investigation utilizing Flock license-plate-reader (LPR) cameras to reconstruct a woman's movements constituted an
Game of Thrones star Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (The Mountain) made a playful pitch to play Kratos in the upcoming God of War TV series on Amazon, sharing an AI-generated image of himself in the role. However, Dave Bautista has already been cast, replacing an injured Ryan Hurst. The casting journey has been eventful, with even game voice actor Christopher Judge weighing in on adaptations. Production for the series is set to resume soon.
The U.S. Justice Department has sided with OpenAI and Microsoft in a copyright lawsuit filed by The New York Times, arguing that training AI models on journalistic content doesn't violate copyright law. This intervention highlights the government's belief that a thriving domestic AI industry is crucial for national security, setting the stage for a landmark decision that could redefine intellectual property rights in the age of artificial intelligence.
AI firm Anthropic secured a federal court victory today, overturning the Trump administration's blacklisting that labeled it a national security and supply chain risk. The judge ruled the government's actions were illegal, restoring Anthropic's ability to engage with federal contracts and military partners.
A U.S. District Judge has denied xAI's request for a temporary restraining order, allowing Minnesota's new ban on "nudify" apps to take effect immediately. The judge cited xAI's delay in filing the request, noting it came just three days before the law's implementation. This ruling allows the first-of-its-kind U.S. ban to proceed, though xAI's broader lawsuit challenging the law continues.
A local judge has ordered Waymo to cease overnight operations at two Santa Monica charging facilities, citing "public nuisance" from noise, light, and traffic. This ruling provides immediate relief to residents affected by constant autonomous vehicle activity, underscoring the vital balance between tech innovation and community well-being.
A Delaware judge ruled that "artificial entities" like corporations and LLCs can vote in certain local elections, citing their recognition as "persons" under Delaware law. This decision, stemming from a challenge to Fenwick Island's charter, highlights the state's unique corporate legal framework and its reliance on business entities.
In a major development for the ongoing OpenAI trial, Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has restricted Elon Musk from discussing AI's existential threat to humanity. This ruling significantly impacts Musk's legal strategy, which aimed to frame his lawsuit as a protective measure for the world, not just a competitive move against his former venture.
U.S. judge sides with Anthropic, temporarily blocking the Pentagon from branding the AI company a "supply chain risk" after it refused to lower guardrails for military use, citing ethical concerns over mass surveillance and autonomous weapons. This ruling is a significant win for tech autonomy and ethical AI development.
A court has made a critical decision to personally search devices seized from a Washington Post reporter, explicitly denying the Department of Justice (DOJ) full access. This move underscores judicial oversight in sensitive cases, particularly those involving journalists' materials, emphasizing the court's role in protecting privacy and press freedom against potential government overreach.
A judge ruled Tesla still has to pay $243 million for a fatal crash involving Autopilot A U.S. judge has reaffirmed a substantial $243 million payment against Tesla following a jury's decision that held the electric
