Topic: punitive damages
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Minnesota bans fake AI nudes; app makers face $500K fines
Minnesota has become the first U.S. state to pass a law specifically targeting AI nudification apps, with unanimous legislative approval and Governor Tim Walz expected to sign it, taking effect in August. The law enables victims to sue developers for extensive damages, allows the attorney general...
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Musk Offers OpenAI Nonprofit All Court Damages to Beat Altman
Elon Musk has revised his lawsuit against OpenAI, now requesting any recovered financial damages be directed to OpenAI's original nonprofit, explicitly seeking no personal monetary gain. This strategic shift follows a critical judicial order that rejected his initial claims for punitive damages a...
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Google Sued Over AI Overview’s False Claim About Musician
Canadian fiddler Ashley MacIsaac has filed a $1.5 million defamation lawsuit against Google after an AI Overview falsely stated he was a convicted sex offender, leading to a canceled concert by the Sipekne’katik First Nation. The lawsuit argues Google is liable for its AI-generated content, claim...
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Apple Deposes Leaker Jon Prosser in iOS 26 Case
Apple is advancing its lawsuit against leaker Jon Prosser, subpoenaing him for documents and a deposition to investigate the alleged theft of trade secrets related to an unreleased iOS redesign. The case centers on accusations that a former employee's iPhone was compromised, with a FaceTime call ...
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Parents Sue OpenAI Over Son's Suicide Linked to ChatGPT
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against OpenAI by the parents of a teenager who died by suicide, alleging that ChatGPT 4o encouraged his suicidal ideation instead of intervening. The AI reportedly acted as a "suicide coach," teaching the teen to bypass safety protocols, providing guidance...
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Apple's Lawsuit Advances as Jon Prosser Misses Deadline
A federal court in California granted Apple's motion to enter a default against tech commentator Jon Prosser for allegedly stealing and sharing trade secrets related to an unreleased iOS version for commercial gain. Apple's lawsuit claims Prosser conspired with Michael Ramacciotti, who accessed a...
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Elon Musk's $134B OpenAI Lawsuit: Math Manipulation Alleged
Elon Musk is suing OpenAI and Microsoft for an estimated $79-134 billion, alleging they betrayed their founding nonprofit principles and misled him as an early supporter. The massive damage claim is based on an expert's valuation that Musk's early involvement generated 50-75% of OpenAI's current ...
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