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The Trump administration is suing several states and Philadelphia over laws requiring ICE agents to show faces and wear identifiers during raids, citing unproven threats from facial recognition and doxing sites. WIRED's investigation reveals the cited tools are outdated and ineffective. States emphasize accountability as their primary motivation.
The Pentagon has frozen permitting for 155 wind projects across 24 states for nearly a year, citing concerns that drones can hide within wind farms. This impacts 44 gigawatts of capacity and has cost developers $2 billion. The wind industry claims the freeze is politically motivated and has filed a lawsuit.
Apple has launched a significant trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging a "pattern of misconduct" that implicates OpenAI's chief hardware officer and includes over 400 former Apple employees. Filed last Friday,
Learn how Kindle's upcoming user-replaceable battery design, driven by new EU laws, will enhance device longevity, ease repairs, and reduce e-waste for future models rolling out worldwide from Q3 2026.
StubHub's CEO, Eric Baker, is reportedly linked to funds that help finance mass scalpers on his own platform, contributing to market instability and high ticket prices. This, alongside past lawsuits for deceptive pricing, raises serious trust issues for consumers.
From Moral Panics to Celebrity Lawsuits: GTA's Wild Ride Through Controversy Grand Theft Auto isn't just a video game series; it's a cultural phenomenon, one of the biggest and most profitable media franchises ever
Ford has rehired 350 veteran engineers, including some former employees, after its AI and automated quality control systems failed to deliver desired product quality. Executives admitted that relying solely on AI was a "mistake," prompting a shift back to human expertise to identify flaws and train younger staff. This strategic pivot has already resulted in substantial cost savings from reduced warranty claims and helped Ford achieve a top ranking in initial quality surveys.
Instagram is alerting users targeted by hackers who exploited Meta's AI support chatbot to take over accounts. The simple attack, involving asking the bot to link accounts to hacker-controlled emails, continued even after Meta claimed a fix. The incident highlights critical security flaws in AI-driven support systems.
A federal jury has cleared OpenAI, Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, and Microsoft in Elon Musk's landmark AI lawsuit. The unanimous decision found Musk waited too long to file his claims, ruling them time-barred after a three-week trial in Oakland.
In a decisive blow to Elon Musk, a federal jury in Oakland has dismissed all claims in his high-profile lawsuit, Musk v. Altman, against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman. The verdict, reached on May 18,
Have you owned an Android phone in the U.S. since late 2017? You could be eligible for a payment from a recent Google class action lawsuit settlement. Google has agreed to pay $135 million to settle a lawsuit alleging
Quick Verdict: AI's Troubling Turn in Health Advice OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is currently facing a significant wrongful death lawsuit that casts a harsh spotlight on the safety and ethical implications of
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified this morning that Elon Musk once suggested passing control of a hypothetical for-profit OpenAI to his children. The dramatic revelation came during Altman's defense against Musk's lawsuit
Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI heated up as he testified for three days, accusing the company of betraying its nonprofit mission by going for-profit. He repeatedly asserted, "You can't steal a charity," as emails and tweets surfaced. This comes amidst strong cloud earnings driven by enterprise AI spending and other tech developments.
Elon Musk has initiated a high-profile lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that the company, under Sam Altman's leadership, betrayed its founding nonprofit mission by converting to a for-profit model. Court proceedings are already heating up with the emergence of emails, texts, and Musk's tweets, setting the stage for a contentious legal battle with significant implications for the future of AI development.
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.
After 15 years, YouTube's Gaming Historian, Norman Caruso, is stepping away due to burnout. A pioneer in video game history content, he leaves behind a legacy of meticulous research and a final gift: public access to his Donkey Kong lawsuit documents.
The exciting wearables market is increasingly entangled in complex legal battles, from health trackers like Whoop suing competitors Bevel and Polar, to smart glasses companies accusing Meta of patent infringement. This review explores how these lawsuits could stifle innovation and impact consumer choices.
The AI music landscape is rapidly advancing, with new generative tools like Suno v5.5 offering enhanced customization. Simultaneously, the industry grapples with evolving legal frameworks, as major labels pivot from lawsuits to strategic partnerships. Platforms are reacting with bans, like Bandcamp's, or new transparency measures.
Polygraphs are an outdated and scientifically unreliable technology for lie detection. Despite ongoing use in law enforcement and security, they are prone to false positives, can be coercive, and are vulnerable to countermeasures. While machine learning offers minor improvements to interpretation, fundamental flaws remain, making their continued reliance problematic.
Super Micro is facing a shareholder lawsuit alleging securities fraud due to its undisclosed dependence on illegal AI chip sales to China, which reportedly inflated its stock price. Employee charges related to a sophisticated smuggling operation led to a 33% stock drop, wiping out over $6 billion in investor value.
A New Mexico jury has found Meta Platforms Inc. liable for deliberately misleading users about product safety and engaging in unethical trade practices, imposing a $375 million penalty. This historic verdict is the first of its kind, emerging from a state investigation that used decoy accounts to expose potential child exploitation on Meta's platforms. The ruling could set a precedent for numerous other lawsuits against social media companies.
OpenAI has open-sourced new prompt-based safety policies for developers, aimed at making AI applications safer for teenagers. This move comes as the company faces numerous lawsuits alleging that its ChatGPT product contributed to the deaths of young users. The policies address five categories of harm and were developed in collaboration with child safety organizations.
Three individuals tied to Silicon Valley's Super Micro, including a co-founder, are charged with violating U.S. export laws. They allegedly diverted Nvidia A.I. chip servers to China, circumventing restrictions designed to prevent military and surveillance advancements. This federal indictment signals a firm stance against illicit tech transfers.
Dana Lawson, Netlify's CTO, shares insights on building and leading a lean, globally distributed engineering team. Her approach emphasizes a strong written culture, intentional in-person connections, and pragmatic tech choices to power 5% of the internet with only ~50 R&D staff. AI agents play a crucial role in augmenting communication and documentation.
