Supreme Court denies Meta’s appeal in Vermont social media addiction lawsuit
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court recently dismissed an appeal that aimed to prevent a lawsuit claiming Facebook and Instagram have caused harm to young users. This ruling occurs amid increased legal scrutiny on social media companies. Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, appealed after Vermont’s highest court allowed a lawsuit from its attorney […]
Samsung encounters a strike as negotiations with the union break down over pay issues.
Samsung Electronics Faces Strike Threat Amid Wage Dispute SEOUL, South Korea — Talks between Samsung Electronics’ management and labor leaders broke down without an agreement on Wednesday, raising the possibility of a strike that could disrupt the global semiconductor market and impact South Korea’s trade-based economy. Officials have hinted at invoking rare emergency powers to […]
OpenAI dodged an expensive lawsuit from Elon Musk, but both parties have been affected.
OpenAI Prevails in Court Against Elon Musk OAKLAND, Calif. — OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT and valued at $852 billion, recently won its legal battle with Elon Musk. This victory keeps OpenAI on track for what could be one of the largest initial public offerings ever. Musk sought to remove his fellow co-founder and CEO, […]
Attorneys for Elon Musk and OpenAI present their concluding arguments in a trial that may influence the future of AI.
Trial Unfolds over Musk and OpenAI Dispute OAKLAND, Calif. — Lawyers representing Elon Musk and OpenAI delivered concluding arguments in a groundbreaking trial on Thursday, one that has the potential to significantly influence the direction of artificial intelligence. Musk, known as the world’s richest individual, co-founded OpenAI back in 2015, a company credited with developing […]
Meta introduces WhatsApp’s ‘incognito’ feature to tackle privacy issues in AI conversations.
LONDON — Meta Platforms announced on Wednesday that it is introducing an “incognito” mode for WhatsApp users. This feature is aimed at providing a more private way to engage with its AI chatbot, addressing growing privacy concerns regarding sensitive information users may discuss in chats. In a blog update, the company explained that the incognito […]
Google intervenes against hackers leveraging AI to take advantage of an undisclosed flaw in a company’s cybersecurity.
Google announced on Monday that it successfully thwarted a criminal group’s attempt to exploit a previously unknown digital weakness using artificial intelligence. This news has raised concerns about AI’s role in cybersecurity among both government and private sectors. While details about the attackers and their target were limited, John Hultquist, the chief analyst for Google’s […]
Canvas system utilized by many schools is operational again after a cyberattack interrupted classes.
Canvas System Recovers from Cyberattack Amid Student Exam Panic A widely used educational platform, Canvas, returned to operation on Friday after experiencing downtime triggered by a cyberattack that caused significant disruption for students preparing for final exams. The hacking group ShinyHunters has claimed responsibility for this breach, according to Luke Connolly, a threat analyst from […]
Certain iPhone users may receive payments of up to $95 after Apple settles a case for $250 million.
LONDON — iPhone owners may receive cash payments of up to $95 following a $250 million settlement reached by Apple in a class-action lawsuit over false advertising related to its artificial intelligence features. The legal action stemmed from claims that Apple misled consumers during the introduction of the iPhone 16 in 2024 by promoting new […]
Meta threatens to close services in New Mexico amid legal battle over child safety
Meta Considers Shutting Down Services in New Mexico SANTA FE, N.M. — Meta is contemplating the possibility of discontinuing its social media platforms in New Mexico. This consideration arises in the wake of state prosecutors advocating for significant changes to how the company operates, particularly on platforms like Instagram, to enhance the mental health and […]
Families of victims in the Canadian school shooting are taking legal action against OpenAI for the shooter’s use of ChatGPT.
The families affected by a school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, a small town in the Canadian Rockies, are taking legal action against OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. They’re aiming to hold the firm accountable for not notifying authorities about troubling conversations the shooter had with the chatbot. A lawsuit filed recently represents 12-year-old Maya Gebala, […]