Federal Courts See Rise in AI-Assisted Lawsuits Without Attorneys
A new study from researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and University of Southern California finds generative AI is rapidly increasing the number of Americans filing...
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Pope Leo Calls for Global AI Regulation and Warns of “Violent Culture of Power”
Pope Leo has called for stronger global oversight of artificial intelligence, warning that unchecked AI development could fuel misinformation, labor disruption, surveillance, and autonomous warfare.
California Sets New Precedent With AI Job Loss Protection Order
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order directing state agencies to study and mitigate AI-driven job losses through retraining programs, labor protections, and employment support...
Manus Founders Explore Buyback After China Blocks Meta Deal
The founders of AI startup Manus are exploring ways to unwind Meta’s multibillion-dollar acquisition after Chinese regulators ordered the deal reversed. Options reportedly include raising fresh...
OpenAI Wins Court Battle Against Elon Musk
A U.S. jury ruled in favor of OpenAI in Elon Musk’s lawsuit accusing the company of abandoning its nonprofit mission. The verdict removes a major obstacle...
OpenAI Wants a Global AI Regulator, With the U.S. and China at the Center
OpenAI has renewed calls for an international AI oversight body modeled after the IAEA ahead of the Trump-Xi summit in Beijing. The proposal would place the...
Sam Altman Says Elon Musk Abandoned OpenAI During Trial
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified that Elon Musk abandoned the company during a critical funding period rather than being pushed out of a nonprofit mission. The...
OpenAI Co-Founder Says Sam Altman Showed ‘Pattern of Lying’
Former OpenAI chief scientist Ilya Sutskever testified that he spent about a year collecting evidence that Sam Altman displayed a “consistent pattern of lying.” The testimony...
EU Holds AI Access Talks With OpenAI and Anthropic
The European Commission is in ongoing talks with OpenAI and Anthropic over AI model access, transparency, and regulatory engagement.
Microsoft, Google And xAI Grant US Admin Early Access to AI Models
Microsoft, Google, and xAI will provide the US government with early access to advanced AI models for national security testing. The agreements come amid growing concern...
Meta Expands AI Age Checks and Teen Protections Across Platforms
Meta is expanding its AI-driven age detection systems and Teen Account protections across Instagram and Facebook to better identify underage users and enforce safety measures. The...
OpenAI Releases Its Version of Events in Musk Dispute
OpenAI released its version of events detailing its split with Elon Musk and the origins of their ongoing legal conflict. The company argues Musk sought control...