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Altman Testifies in Musk’s $150B Lawsuit Over OpenAI’s Mission in Oakland
Sam Altman and Greg Brockman testified in Oakland as Elon Musk seeks $150B in damages, alleging OpenAI abandoned its nonprofit mission for profit. The trial spotlights AI governance.
GM to Pay $12.75M in California Over OnStar Data Sales
General Motors will pay $12.75 million to settle claims it sold Californians’ driving data to insurers, marking the largest CCPA penalty and highlighting ongoing legal privacy risks.
Apple Settles $250M Lawsuit Over Delayed Siri AI Features
Apple will pay $250 million to settle a class action over delayed Siri AI features in iPhone 15 Pro and 16, spotlighting risks in tech product marketing.
Book Publishers Sue Meta Over Alleged AI Copyright Infringement
Five major publishers and author Scott Turow sue Meta, alleging massive copyright infringement in training its Llama AI models. The outcome could reshape AI and IP law.
Major Instructure Data Breach Exposes Student Information
A cyberattack on EdTech giant Instructure exposed student data from its Canvas platform, affecting millions and prompting urgent data security reviews for education providers.
Microsoft Buys Into Legal Tech With New Legal Agent in Word
Microsoft launches the Legal Agent in Word, aiming to streamline contract review and legal document analysis for U.S. law firms—signaling a new era of AI-driven legal workflows.
Elon Musk Casts Himself as AI Safety Advocate in OpenAI Court Testimony
Elon Musk testified in federal court, claiming OpenAI abandoned its nonprofit mission for profit, highlighting deep tensions in AI governance and legal standards.
Jury Selection Begins in Musk-Altman OpenAI Lawsuit
Jury selection started April 27 in Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman. The case tests legal accountability in tech leadership and nonprofit-to-profit conversions.
Musk's Lawsuit Against OpenAI Leadership Heads to Trial April 27
Elon Musk’s lawsuit accusing OpenAI and its leaders of abandoning its nonprofit mission goes to trial April 27, raising big legal governance questions for AI companies.
SECURE Data Act Draws Fire for Preempting State Privacy Laws
A new GOP-backed federal privacy bill, the SECURE Data Act, could override stronger state protections, raising risks for privacy compliance teams.
MrBeast Company Sued by Ex-Exec for Harassment and Retaliation
Lorrayne Mavromatis sues MrBeast’s Beast Industries for alleged harassment, discrimination, and wrongful firing after returning from maternity leave.
Unauthorized Group Gains Access to Anthropic's Mythos AI Cyber Tool
Anthropic's Mythos AI, designed to find cybersecurity vulnerabilities, was accessed by unauthorized third parties—raising urgent concerns for legal AI security.
California Unseals Records in Amazon Antitrust Price-Fixing Case
California unseals court records in its Amazon antitrust lawsuit, revealing detailed pricing allegations. Legal teams face new compliance and strategy challenges in ecommerce.
Federal Judge: Trump Admin Violated First Amendment in ICE App Removals
A federal judge ruled the Trump administration infringed First Amendment protections by pressuring tech giants to remove ICE-tracking digital platforms, impacting free speech rights.
Microsoft Recall Faces Renewed Scrutiny Over AI Privacy Risks
Microsoft's Recall AI feature, reintroduced with new security, faces fresh criticism as researchers expose ongoing privacy and cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
John Deere Settles Right-to-Repair Suit for $99 Million
John Deere will pay $99 million to settle claims it restricted farmers' repair access, marking a major development in right-to-repair legal battles.
Florida AG Probes OpenAI After FSU Shooting Tied to ChatGPT Use
Florida's Attorney General investigates OpenAI after claims that the FSU shooting suspect used ChatGPT. The outcome could set precedents for AI legal liability and compliance.
Anthropic's New AI Advances Cybersecurity Threat Detection
Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview AI, in partnership with tech giants, enhances cybersecurity threat detection and compels legal compliance reassessment.
Suno AI Accused of Unauthorized Song Covers in Legal Battle
Suno AI faces legal challenges over unauthorized AI-generated song covers, impacting music labels and tech companies.
AI Clones Harm Folk Singer as Spotify Faces Scrutiny
Folk artist Murphy Campbell's AI-cloned songs force platforms like Spotify to tackle digital piracy.