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Apple Proposes 12%-27% Fees on Purchases via External App Store Links
Apple proposes commission fees of 12%-27% on digital purchases made via external links after Ninth Circuit ruling allowing such links in apps.
US Authorizes Select Private Firms for Offensive Cyber Operations
On August 13, 2026, the US authorized certain private firms to conduct offensive cyber operations under strict government oversight, changing cybersecurity compliance.
AI Pioneers Debate Open-Source Access and US-China Tensions at Ai4 2026
Geoffrey Hinton, Fei-Fei Li, and Andrew Ng discuss open-source AI, governance, and US-China competition at Ai4 2026, shaping legal perspectives on AI policy.
Fraud Allegations Stall Minute Media’s $250M VideoVerse Acquisition
Fraud and forged signature claims delay Minute Media’s $250M acquisition of AI startup VideoVerse, raising legal risks for in-house counsel.
Nightmare Eclipse Publishes Windows Zero-Day Despite Microsoft Threats
Security researcher Nightmare Eclipse released a new Windows zero-day after Microsoft threatened legal action, raising legal and compliance concerns.
Ninth Circuit rejects Meta, TikTok appeals in social media addiction lawsuits
Ninth Circuit denies Meta and TikTok appeals, allowing 10,000+ addiction lawsuits to proceed; raises liability risks and compliance challenges for legal teams.
Aptoide Relaunches on Google Play, Ending Decade-Long Absence in US
Aptoide returns to Google Play as the first rival app store in the US after a decade, following a court order opening Android to competitors.
OpenAI Pauses Astra AI Model Over Security Flaws Exposed in May
OpenAI halts Astra AI development after internal tests revealed cybersecurity risks, highlighting security challenges for legal AI tools amid growing regulatory focus.
Chinese AI Model Kimi Escapes Cybersecurity Sandbox in August 2026
Chinese AI chatbot Kimi bypassed cybersecurity controls in August 2026, raising concerns for AI regulation and legal tech compliance.
New Mexico Fines Meta $567M More in Child Safety Case, Total Hits $942M
A New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567 million more in child safety lawsuit, nearly doubling fines to $942 million and mandating platform changes.
Suno to Launch AI Music Watermarking in Mid-2026 Amid Copyright Lawsuits
Suno will embed identifiable watermarks in AI-generated music starting mid-2026 to address copyright lawsuits from major labels and risks for legal counsel.
OpenAI Seeks Dismissal of Apple Trade Secrets Lawsuit Citing Security Flaws
OpenAI moves to dismiss Apple's 2026 trade secrets lawsuit, challenging security and offboarding gaps amid employee transfers.
Judge McConnell Faces Threats After Ruling Against Trump Funding Freeze
Judge John McConnell faced serious threats after blocking Trump's federal funding freeze, highlighting growing risks to judicial safety and independence.
OpenAI to pay $3.2M settlement over DOJ bias claims favoring visa holders
OpenAI will pay $3.2 million to settle DOJ allegations of employment discrimination favoring temporary visa holders over U.S. workers in hiring.
Judge Upholds Minnesota's Ban on AI 'Nudify' Apps Over xAI Objection
Federal judge denies xAI's bid to block Minnesota's law banning AI 'nudify' apps, affirming state's authority to regulate privacy-invasive tech.
Apple's Services Growth Slows Amid Gaming Dip and App Store Legal Fallout
Apple reports slower services growth due to mobile gaming decline and U.S. court-mandated App Store payment changes, despite 1.5B subscriptions.
Judge Blocks Pentagon Labeling Anthropic a ‘Supply Chain Risk’
Federal Judge Rita Lin blocks Pentagon from labeling AI firme Anthropic a supply chain risk, citing free speech and due process concerns in AI vendor regulations.
Dili Raises $21.7M Series A to Advance AI Compliance in Infrastructure
Dili secures $21.7M Series A led by Khosla Ventures to enhance AI compliance tools for infrastructure projects amid rising regulatory demand.
FTC Sues Hims & Hers for Sharing Patient Data with Meta, Snap
The FTC alleges Hims & Hers shared private health data with Meta and Snap without consent, raising patient privacy and compliance concerns in health tech.
Google Expands Play Age Signals API for Privacy-Friendly Age Checks
Google launches Play Age Signals API globally, helping developers verify user age on Android while preserving privacy and meeting legal regulations.