Topic: ai lawsuits
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Adobe sued for allegedly using authors' work to train AI
Adobe faces a class-action lawsuit alleging it used pirated books, including the author's works, from the controversial Books3 dataset to train its SlimLM AI language model. This case is part of a broader pattern of legal challenges against tech firms like Apple and Salesforce, highlighting indus...
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Robby Starbuck Sues Google Over Anti-Diversity Claims
Robby Starbuck is suing Google for its AI incorrectly linking him to sexual assault claims and white nationalist Richard Spencer, following a similar lawsuit he filed against Meta earlier this year. Google acknowledges that "hallucinations" are a known issue in large language models like Bard and...
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Insurers Resist Payouts for AI Company Lawsuits
AI companies face an insurance dilemma as providers are reluctant to offer comprehensive coverage for emerging risks, leading firms like OpenAI and Anthropic to consider using investor capital for legal payouts. Despite securing some coverage, such as OpenAI's reported $300 million policy, the av...
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New York Times Sues Perplexity Over Copyright
The New York Times has sued AI company Perplexity for copyright infringement, alleging its products use and repackage Times content without permission or payment, substituting for the newspaper's own offerings. The lawsuit, part of a broader industry campaign, aims to pressure AI firms into forma...
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Insurers: AI Poses an Uninsurable Risk
Major insurers are seeking to exclude AI-related liabilities from standard policies, arguing that the unpredictable nature of AI systems makes their risks uninsurable. High-profile incidents, such as Google's AI producing false information and AI-driven fraud, demonstrate the tangible financial d...
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OpenAI Seeks New Head of Preparedness to Lead Safety Efforts
OpenAI is recruiting a Head of Preparedness to lead proactive identification and mitigation of catastrophic AI risks, from cybersecurity threats to long-term dangers, as part of its formal Preparedness Framework. CEO Sam Altman highlighted specific concerns driving this focus, including AI models...
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Nintendo Denies Lobbying Japanese Government Against AI
Nintendo has officially denied claims that it is lobbying the Japanese government against generative AI, clarifying it has had no such contact. The allegations originated from a Japanese lawmaker who cited concerns over intellectual property protection but later retracted the incorrect informatio...
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Regulators Target AI Companions & Meet the Innovator of 2025
The focus of AI concerns is shifting from theoretical risks to immediate emotional and psychological dangers, particularly regarding AI companionship among youth. Recent lawsuits and studies highlight alarming trends, including teen suicides linked to AI and widespread use of AI for emotional sup...
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AI-Generated Artist's Record Deal Sparks Copyright Chaos
A multi-million dollar deal for the AI-generated artist Xania Monet highlights a legal gray area, as current copyright law protects only human-authored elements like lyrics, leaving AI-created music and vocals potentially in the public domain. The deal raises questions about its value, as the lac...
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ChatGPT's New Personality Settings: Warmth & Emoji
The update introduces new personality customization settings, allowing users to directly adjust the chatbot's warmth, enthusiasm, and structural preferences like list formatting. This move towards personalization addresses prior critiques of AI being overly agreeable, with OpenAI acknowledging th...
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Apple in Talks to Use Google's Gemini AI to Power Revamped Siri
Apple is in advanced talks with Google to integrate the Gemini AI model into a reimagined Siri, aiming for a 2026 launch to enhance its AI strategy and competitiveness. Google is reportedly training a custom AI model for Apple's infrastructure, indicating a deep technical collaboration to ensure ...
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