Topic: legal threats
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Skyrim modder defies lawyers, adds Thomas the Tank Engine to Morrowind
The creator has expanded his series of Thomas the Tank Engine mods by introducing one for *Morrowind*, replacing the game's cliff racers with the character despite ongoing legal pressure from Mattel. Kevin "Trainwiz" Brock openly defies corporate authority, citing a disregard for CEOs and past le...
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Amazon vs. Perplexity: The AI Browser War Begins
Amazon has demanded that Perplexity stop its AI browser, Comet, from making automated purchases on its marketplace, which Perplexity calls corporate "bullying." Perplexity argues that Amazon's stance contradicts its public support for third-party agents and that the tech giant prioritizes ads and...
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FCC Probes BBC Over Edited Trump Interview
The FCC is investigating whether a BBC documentary featuring edited footage of a Donald Trump speech was broadcast in the U.S., requesting documentation from the BBC, PBS, and NPR. The documentary controversially spliced parts of Trump's January 6 speech to create the false impression he explicit...
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Internet Archive's Founder Laments Losses After Legal Battles
The Internet Archive celebrated archiving its trillionth webpage and was honored with "Internet Archive Day" and federal depository library status for preserving digital heritage and expanding access to government publications. The organization has recovered from severe copyright lawsuits that le...
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Fan-Made Concord Servers Face Legal Trouble
Fan developers revived limited online play for the discontinued game Concord on PC, but are now restricting new registrations after Sony issued DMCA takedowns for gameplay videos. The "Concord Delta" project remains in development with ongoing technical issues and plans for private testing, requi...
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Salesforce Customers Hit by Hackers in Data Extortion Attack
A new hacking collective called Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters is extorting Salesforce and its customers by stealing and threatening to release approximately one billion records from major organizations using the platform. The group, composed of members from Lapsus$, Scattered Spider, and ShinyHunters...
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Republicans Honor Charlie Kirk by Challenging First Amendment
Recent events have placed the Republican Party in a contradictory position regarding free speech, as some members advocate for measures against hate speech following the death of commentator Charlie Kirk, conflicting with traditional conservative support for expansive speech freedoms. Prominent f...
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Sony Silences Fan-Led Concord Revival Project
Sony's multiplayer shooter Concord was a commercial failure, leading to its swift removal from digital storefronts and server shutdowns despite having polished mechanics. A group of dedicated fans reverse-engineered the game to restore online functionality on private servers, attracting a player ...
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Meta Apologizes to GOP in Hearing as Google Holds Firm
Meta apologized to Republican lawmakers for not more forcefully opposing the Biden administration's content moderation requests, committing to defend its standards against future government pressure. Google maintained its standard practice of frequently denying government takedown requests, empha...
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91-Year-Old Evicted for $100 Billion Chip Plant
A 91-year-old woman, Azalia King, faces eviction from her longtime home to make way for a $100 billion Micron semiconductor facility, with officials using eminent domain citing national security and public benefit. After negotiations and legal challenges, King's family reached a confidential relo...
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OpenAI's Sora App Faces Challenges After Stellar Launch
OpenAI's Sora video-generation app is experiencing a significant slowdown, with sharp declines in user downloads and in-app spending following its initially spectacular launch. The app's momentum has been hampered by fierce competition from rivals like Google's Gemini and by copyright challenges ...
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Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Remake Sets Sail by April
A remake of *Assassin's Creed: Black Flag* is strongly rumored to be launching by March 31, 2026, based on Ubisoft's financial report listing an unannounced title for that period. Evidence for the remake includes hints from the original voice actor and reports of structural changes, such as the r...
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