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Judge Denies DOJ’s Bid to Break Up Google Ad Tech Business
A federal judge rejects DOJ's structural breakup demands against Google's ad tech unit, favoring behavioral remedies in key antitrust ruling.
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.