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  • Music Labels In India Sue OpenAI Over Alleged Copyright Infringement

    A coalition of major Bollywood music labels, including T-Series, Saregama, and Sony Music, has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging unauthorized use of copyrighted sound recordings to train its AI models. The case, filed in a New Delhi court, marks a significant legal challenge in the ongoing debate over artificial intelligence and intellectual property rights.…

  • Revolutionary ‘Live Lawyer App’ Provides Immediate Access To Legal Assistance

    A new app is poised to make a significant impact on the intersection of law enforcement and legal representation. The Live Lawyer App, developed by Paulina Bryan, aims to provide immediate access to legal assistance during police encounters, potentially saving lives and easing the anxieties faced by individuals when stopped by law enforcement. Bryan, a…

  • Judge Allows Lawsuit Against Google to Proceed

    A California judge refused to dismiss a lawsuit accusing Google of monopolizing the online search market. U.S. District Judge Rita Lin, based in San Francisco, ruled on Thursday that consumers can continue pursuing claims that Google’s business practices stifled the development of high-quality rival search engines. Allegations Against Google and Apple The lawsuit, filed in…

  • Supreme Court Debates TikTok Sale or Ban

    The lawyer for TikTok and its parent company ByteDance warned the Supreme Court that if Congress forces the sale or ban of TikTok, it could set a precedent that allows similar actions against other companies. During Friday’s arguments, the court examined a law requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok by January 19 or face a ban…

  • Antitrust Enforcers Weigh in on Musk’s Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Microsoft

    On Friday, U.S. antitrust authorities provided legal insights into Elon Musk’s lawsuit aimed at blocking OpenAI’s transition to a public company. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) did not take a formal stance on the case but highlighted legal principles that could support Musk’s claims of anticompetitive practices involving OpenAI…

  • Supreme Court Leans Toward TikTok Ban Amid National Security Concerns

    On Friday, the Supreme Court appeared inclined to uphold a law that mandates the sale or ban of TikTok in the United States by January 19. The justices delved into national security concerns over China, the driving force behind the crackdown, during about 2.5 hours of arguments. National Security Fears Dominate Discussions Chief Justice John…

  • Lawsuit Accuses Meta of Using Pirated Books for AI Training

    In a recent twist to the ongoing legal battle, a group of authors, including Ta-Nehisi Coates and comedian Sarah Silverman, has accused Meta Platforms (META.O) of knowingly using pirated books to train its artificial intelligence systems. They made these allegations in newly disclosed court documents in California federal court. Allegations Against Meta and Zuckerberg The…

  • Apple Clarifies Stance on Siri Data Amid Lawsuit Settlement

    Apple Denies Selling Siri Data On Wednesday, Apple (AAPL.O) clarified that it has never sold data collected by its Siri voice assistant or used it to create marketing profiles. This statement comes just days after the company agreed to a $95 million settlement in a class action lawsuit, where plaintiffs accused Apple of recording private…

  • ZwillGen Expands into AI with Acquisition of Luminos

    ZwillGen Launches AI Division On Wednesday, ZwillGen, a law firm specializing in technology and privacy law, announced the launch of its new artificial intelligence division. This expansion follows its acquisition of Luminos, a small but specialized firm based in Washington, D.C. The move brings six attorneys and data scientists from Luminos.Law into ZwillGen’s fold, enhancing…

  • The New Year Could Define AI Copyright Battles

    The upcoming year promises pivotal developments in copyright lawsuits that may reshape the business landscape of artificial intelligence (AI). Authors, news outlets, visual artists, musicians, and other copyright owners have filed lawsuits against major tech companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta Platforms, accusing them of using copyrighted materials without permission or payment to train AI…