Topic: legal battles
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Google in Talks with Trump Lawyers Over Deplatforming Lawsuit
Google faces significant antitrust litigation, with recent court decisions favoring the Justice Department and potential remedies that may require operational changes or divestiture of Chrome. Internal issues at the DOJ's Antitrust Division have sparked concerns about the agency's vulnerability t...
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The Hidden Forever Chemicals in Your Computer Chips
Forever chemicals (PFAS) are persistent in the environment and human tissue, with widespread exposure linked to serious health issues like cancer and hypertension. Regulatory efforts have seen some success, including reduced usage and federal drinking water limits, but newer PFAS variants and rel...
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Perplexity's Free $200 AI Browser Fights 'AI Slop'
Perplexity has made its AI-native browser, Comet, permanently free worldwide to combat low-quality AI-generated content and ensure universal access to tools that filter digital noise and prioritize high-quality information. Comet challenges conventional browsers like Google Chrome by helping user...
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Record Labels in Licensing Talks With AI Music Firms Udio and Suno
Major record labels (Universal, Warner, Sony) are negotiating licensing deals with AI music platforms Udio and Suno to establish artist compensation and potential equity stakes. The agreements aim to resolve copyright disputes by balancing AI innovation with label control over music catalogs, avo...
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Ethan Klein Sues Reddit Mods to Unmask Them
Ethan Klein is pursuing legal action to identify anonymous Reddit moderators of a subreddit critical of him, which critics say endangers online free speech and personal safety. The dispute involves Klein's conflicts with fellow content creators and the moderators, who are resisting subpoenas to p...
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TikTok's US Future: The Buyout Battle Explained
The future of TikTok in the U.S. is uncertain due to national security concerns over data access by its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, leading to legislative actions and potential divestment or a ban. A tentative framework has been established between U.S. and Chinese officials, with investor...
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T-Mobile’s New Price Lock Excludes Taxes and Fees: What You Need to Know
T-Mobile has introduced a new long-term price guarantee for certain plans, promising no changes in talk, text, and data prices for five years from sign-up date. The guarantee is available on "Experience More" and "Experience Beyond" plans starting at $85 and $100 per line with autopay, which requ...
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Uber Drivers Are Now Training AI for Extra Cash
Uber is introducing an optional program in the U.S. that allows drivers and couriers to earn extra income by completing digital tasks designed to train AI models, expanding beyond traditional services. Participants can perform tasks like recording videos or uploading photos for payment based on c...
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Latest Updates on the US TikTok Deal
TikTok, owned by China's ByteDance, has faced years of U.S. scrutiny over data security concerns, leading to political tensions and service disruptions for American users. A proposed deal would transfer control of TikTok's U.S. operations to American investors like Oracle and Silver Lake, valuing...
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'Happy Gilmore' Producer Acquires Spyware Maker NSO Group
NSO Group, the developer of Pegasus spyware, is nearing acquisition by a U.S. consortium led by Robert Simonds, pending Israeli regulatory approval, amid financial struggles from lawsuits by WhatsApp and Apple. Apple has removed ICE-monitoring apps from its App Store under Department of Justice p...
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