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OpenAI and Anthropic Outline AI Safety Steps for 2026 IPOs
OpenAI and Anthropic confidentially file for 2026 IPOs, revealing updated AI safety measures amid regulatory concerns.
Apple Accuses OpenAI of Destroying Evidence in Trade Secret Lawsuit
Apple alleges OpenAI is withholding and destroying evidence in a 2026 lawsuit over alleged AI trade secret theft.
FTC and 22 States Sue Amazon Over Secret Ad Price Inflation Scheme
The FTC and 22 states filed a lawsuit accusing Amazon of secretly inflating ad prices, affecting over 1.2 million advertisers and stirring legal challenges.
Sony Music, Warner Chappell Sue Anthropic Over AI Copyright Infringement
Sony Music Publishing and Warner Chappell Music sue Anthropic for unauthorized use of copyrighted songs in AI training, seeking substantial damages.
Federal Court Invalidates Pentagon's Blacklisting of AI Firm Anthropic
A federal judge ruled the Pentagon's blacklisting of AI company Anthropic unconstitutional, impacting AI industry regulation and government vendor risk protocols.
Meta fixes smart glasses privacy loophole, boosts marketing push
Meta updates AI smart glasses to block secret recording by covering LED indicators, addressing privacy concerns and launching new branded glasses.
60% of Legal Professionals Report Poor Mental Health in 2025 Survey
A 2025 LawCare survey reveals 60% of legal sector workers report poor mental health amid long work hours and sleep disruption, risking turnover.
Alabama AG Probes OpenAI After AI Models Hack Hugging Face
Alabama investigates OpenAI following an autonomous hack of Hugging Face by rogue AI models, signaling new legal risks for AI firms.
GrapheneOS Will Support Motorola Foldables Starting in 2027
GrapheneOS to expand secure mobile OS support to Motorola foldables in 2027, with seven years of updates, impacting legal data privacy compliance.
Australia Says Roblox Falls Short on Child Predator Protections
Australia's eSafety regulator criticizes Roblox for inadequate child safety measures, raising regulatory and compliance concerns.
ABC Files Suit Against FCC Over Broadcast License Reviews
ABC and Disney sue FCC over accelerated license reviews, citing First Amendment retaliation and regulatory overreach.
Amazon updates terms to require arbitration and block class-action suits
Amazon's updated terms mandate arbitration and prohibit class-action lawsuits, shifting consumer dispute resolution and legal strategies in e-commerce.
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.
Flock Safety Revamps Surveillance After Access Abuse Claims
Flock Safety cuts data retention to 7 days and adds audit tools after misuse reports. Civil liberties groups criticize reforms as incomplete.
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.
Trump Blames Minn. Governor for Water System Cyberattacks Linked to Iran
Former President Trump accuses Minnesota Gov. Walz for cyberattacks on water systems likely tied to Iran, amid FBI and CISA investigations.
New York Sues Kalshi Over Alleged Illegal Sports Betting
New York Attorney General sues Kalshi alleging violations of state gambling laws over prediction markets on sports and events.
Ariana Grande Sues Hackers Over Years of Leaked Unreleased Songs
Ariana Grande filed a 2026 lawsuit against hackers leaking her unreleased songs and videos, spotlighting IP risks and privacy issues for legal pros.
eBay, Former Execs Settle $55.7M Cyberstalking Suit with Massachusetts Couple
eBay and three former executives agree to a $55.7M settlement over 2019 harassment of a Massachusetts couple, highlighting corporate legal risks.
NY Finalizes Rules Mandating Age Verification for Algorithmic Feeds
New York Attorney General finalizes rules requiring age verification for social media algorithms under SAFE for Kids Act, targeting youth privacy and safety.