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Thirty new lawsuits have been filed in U.S. federal court accusing OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman of negligence in connection with the February mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, Canada, that killed eight people. The suits, filed by attorney Jay Edelson, allege the company knew about the shooter's plans but failed to alert authorities.
Thirty new lawsuits have been filed in US federal court on behalf of victims of the Tumbler Ridge, Canada, mass shooting, accusing OpenAI's ChatGPT of inciting the gunman in an attack that killed eight people. The suits allege OpenAI knew about the shooter's violent intentions but failed to alert authorities.
Sony Music and Warner Music have sued Anthropic, accusing the AI firm of using copyrighted song lyrics by artists like The Beatles, Taylor Swift, and Michael Jackson to train its Claude models. The lawsuit seeks damages and an injunction, while Anthropic defends the practice as fair use.
Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri admitted in court that very few teens used the 'Take a Break' feature before it was made mandatory, as Meta faces a massive lawsuit over allegedly addictive platforms. The trial, brought by 29 U.S. states, seeks $200 billion in damages over claims that Meta designed its apps to hook young users.
A landmark U.S. trial, brought by 29 states against Meta, could result in up to $200 billion in penalties and force changes to Facebook and Instagram's addictive features. The case, seen as a potential precedent for over 100,000 similar suits, also adds to Meta's financial strain from AI costs and Reality Labs losses.
US unions and advocacy groups filed a federal lawsuit to block new visa rules that limit stays for foreign students and journalists, calling the move a disaster for education and the economy. The rules, effective September 15, cap student visas at four years and journalist visas at 240 days (90 for Chinese nationals).
A historic US trial began on Tuesday, with 29 states accusing Meta of designing Facebook and Instagram to harm children’s mental health. The company denies the claims, citing protective features, while the case could lead to billions in fines.
Meta is facing a global wave of lawsuits and regulatory actions over allegedly addictive platform designs and their harmful effects on young users. The first federal trial in a multi-state U.S. case began in California on August 11, with potential damages reaching $1.4 trillion. Similar challenges are underway in Europe, the U.K., Australia, Brazil, and Kenya.
Lebanese Americans have filed a class-action lawsuit against the US government and defense contractors over their roles in the Lebanon war, citing violations of the Leahy Law. The plaintiffs allege that US support enabled Israel's indiscriminate force, which damaged their property and lives.
