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Siri’s ‘Non-Existent’ AI Features Spark Apple Legal Battle
Image: TheClimateGroup/Creative Commons (2014) A federal lawsuit filed on behalf of disgruntled consumers claims that Apple misled buyers with promises of advanced artificial intelligence features for Siri that never materialized. The complaint alleges that during a high-profile marketing campaign for the iPhone 16 series, Apple touted a suite of capabilities — collectively branded as Apple Intelligence — that were never…
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Salesforce Drops DEI Commitments, Reframes Equality as Legal Compliance
Image: Creative Commons Salesforce has effectively eliminated diversity hiring targets. The company removed specific hiring goals, including ones to increase the representation of women and minority groups, and the term “diversity” from its latest annual report, filed Wednesday. The move comes on the heels of a series of executive orders from President Donald Trump calling for the removal of diversity,…
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This overlooked legal thriller just crashed the Netflix top 10 — and now is the perfect time to watch
Netflix’s ever-changing ranking of the top 10 most-watched movies on the platform is typically dominated by new releases. However, it’s not uncommon for an older movie or two to find a place in the list, and in the case of “Runaway Jury,” it’s pretty obvious why the overlooked legal thriller is enjoying its current wave of interest. Released in 2003,…
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Legal professionals face huge risks when using AI at work
US law firm Morgan & Morgan has told its staff to stop using AI because it could make up case law — and presenting that in a court filing was a fireable offense. The law firm, which specializes in personal injury claims, warned two staff members for using the technology earlier this month. The lawyers in question have been sanctioned…
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Apple Shareholders Reject Anti-DEI Proposal, But Legal Pressure May Force Changes
Apple’s shareholders rejected a proposal to dismantle the company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion program at their annual meeting on Tuesday. Minutes later, CEO Tim Cook acknowledged that Apple may still be forced to adjust its DEI policies in response to shifting legal and political pressures. The rejection comes amid a growing wave of legal challenges and executive orders targeting corporate…
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OpenAI opposes data deletion demand in India citing US legal constraints – Computerworld
“The lack of unified regulations creates a complex environment for AI developers,” said Anish Nath, practice director at Everest Group. “This case could lead to stricter copyright rules requiring developers to secure explicit licenses and could clarify the jurisdictional authority of national courts over international AI firms, even those without physical operations in a country.” ANI filed its lawsuit in…
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IBM and GlobalFoundries settle long-running legal cases
IBM and semiconductor firm GlobalFoundries have settled a long-running dispute over intellectual property. Back in 2015, GlobalFoundries – the chipmaking unit of AMD which was spun out in 2009 – took over IBM’s loss-making chip-manufacturing operation. It agreed to provide IBM with high-performance Power processors for mainframes and IBM’s Watson AI technology as the sole supplier over a ten-year period.…
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YouTuber Legal Eagle is suing over PayPal’s Honey extension
The proposed class action lawsuit was filed December 29th in California’s Northern District Court by Stone’s Eagle Team LLP and several other YouTubers’ businesses. It accuses Honey of intentionally replacing creators’ affiliate links with its own, even if it’s not offering shoppers a benefit, depriving creators of money in the process. The complaint alleges that PayPal’s practice violates California’s Unfair…
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Qualcomm wins a legal battle over Arm chip licensing
A federal jury in Delaware determined on Friday that Qualcomm didn’t breach its agreement with Arm through its 2021 acquisition of Nuvia, a startup founded by three former Apple engineers. As reported earlier by Bloomberg and Reuters, the decision stems from a two-year-long legal battle that accused Qualcomm of misusing the chip designs Arm licensed to Nuvia before its acquisition.…
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How This Legal Decision Could Make Old Games Harder to Play
Key Takeaways Digital games are at risk of disappearing due to legal limitations on sharing archived copies of classic games. Efforts to preserve classic games through digital archives have been hindered by copyright law and the Entertainment Software Association. Despite setbacks in game preservation, individual efforts to back up and study old games, along with organizations like VGHF, can keep…
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