Tech
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Google has proposed revising its agreements with Apple and other companies to loosen its grip as the default search engine on new devices. This move comes as the tech giant seeks to comply with a U.S. court ruling that found it unlawfully dominates the online search market. However, Google resisted the government’s more extreme push…
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In a significant legal development, a New Jersey judge on Friday selected six law firms to represent consumers accusing Apple of monopolizing the smartphone market. U.S. District Judge Julien Xavier Neals made the appointments after the firms competing for leadership reached an agreement on the legal lineup. Judge Names Leading Firms to Represent Consumers Judge…
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The Illinois Supreme Court has authorized the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools by judges, attorneys, clerks, and other court officials under specific conditions. The new policy, announced Wednesday and effective Jan. 1, emphasizes that AI usage must comply with existing legal and ethical standards while promoting innovation and efficiency in the judiciary. “This policy…
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