Topic: legal damages
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Musk Seeks $134B From OpenAI Despite $700B Fortune
Elon Musk is seeking $79-134 billion in damages, alleging OpenAI and Microsoft committed fraud by abandoning their original nonprofit charter, with a trial set for Oakland. An expert witness argues Musk is entitled to a share of OpenAI's $500 billion valuation due to his co-founding role and $38 ...
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Nintendo Sues Switch Piracy Reddit Mod for $4.5 Million
Nintendo is suing a Reddit moderator for $4.5 million, alleging they operated piracy platforms that distributed unauthorized Nintendo Switch games. The lawsuit claims the defendant reproduced and distributed thousands of copyrighted games through "Pirate Shops," leading to massive unauthorized di...
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Texas Sues TV Makers Over Alleged Smart TV Spying
Texas has sued five major TV manufacturers (Samsung, LG, Sony, Hisense, and TCL) for allegedly using hidden Automated Content Recognition (ACR) software to spy on consumers and harvest viewing data without proper consent. The state alleges this software constantly monitors and transmits detailed ...
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Nintendo Settles With Accessory Maker Over Leaked Switch 2 Mockups
Nintendo sued accessory maker Genki for trademark infringement and false advertising over early, accurate mockups of the unreleased Nintendo Switch 2. The lawsuit alleged that Genki's promotional actions misled consumers and risked damaging Nintendo's controlled product reveal strategy. The case ...
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California Boosts Fake Nude Penalties to $250K to Protect Kids
California has introduced groundbreaking legislation to regulate AI companion bots and increase penalties for nonconsensual deepfake pornography, aiming to protect children from psychological harm and cyber exploitation. The law requires companion bot platforms to implement safety protocols for u...
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