CNN Files Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against AI Startup Perplexity

CNN Files Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against AI Startup Perplexity

CNN has filed a lawsuit against artificial intelligence startup Perplexity, accusing the company of copying and distributing its copyrighted material without authorization. Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, this marks the first major legal action of its kind taken by a television broadcaster against a generative AI firm. The…

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Samsung Labor Dispute: Potential 18-Day Strike Threatens Global Chip Supply

Samsung Labor Dispute: Potential 18-Day Strike Threatens Global Chip Supply

Negotiations between Samsung Electronics management and the National Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU) have reached a critical impasse over the structure of employee bonuses. While both parties are reportedly nearing an agreement on a 13% allocation of operating profits—amounting to approximately $340,000 per employee—the primary point of contention remains the duration of this commitment. Management has…

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Goodbye, Sora! OpenAI Discontinues Social App Amid Declining User Interest

Goodbye, Sora! OpenAI Discontinues Social App Amid Declining User Interest

OpenAI has officially announced the shutdown of Sora, its dedicated social media application, just six months after its high-profile launch. While the underlying Sora 2 generative model remains a technological milestone for video and audio synthesis, the standalone platform failed to maintain the necessary momentum to compete in the crowded social media landscape. Modeled after…

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Teens File Class Action Lawsuit Against xAI Over Non-Consensual AI Images

Teens File Class Action Lawsuit Against xAI Over Non-Consensual AI Images

A group of teenagers has filed a class action lawsuit against Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, alleging that its “Grok” model was used to generate and distribute non-consensual sexualized images and videos of minors. Filed in the Northern District of California, the case represents a legal milestone as the first instance of minors pursuing…

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Supreme Court Voids Trump Tariffs: Tech Prices Expected To Drop As Electronics Taxes Are Ruled Illegal

Supreme Court Voids Trump Tariffs: Tech Prices Expected To Drop As Electronics Taxes Are Ruled Illegal

In a landmark 6–3 ruling issued on Friday, February 20, 2026, the United States Supreme Court invalidated several aggressive trade tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump. According to NBCNews, the decision is expected to trigger a significant reduction in the retail cost of consumer electronics, including smartphones, laptops, and tablets, which had seen sharp price…

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West Virginia Sues Apple Over iCloud CSAM Allegations And Encryption Privacy

West Virginia Sues Apple Over iCloud CSAM Allegations And Encryption Privacy

According to a lawsuit brought by West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey, Apple has permitted iCloud to develop into a platform for the distribution and storage of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Apple has allegedly put its privacy branding ahead of its child safety responsibilities for years, according to the complaint, which was submitted to…

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