The Department of Justice has asked a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the NAACP against xAI, Elon Musk's AI lab now owned by SpaceX. The DOJ cited national security concerns, arguing the suit threatens "American national, economic, and energy security" by potentially halting AI innovation.
The Justice Department has intervened in a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI, arguing that the Grok AI platform is crucial for national security and that the NAACP's challenge to its data center's power plant threatens AI innovation and military operations.
The DOJ has sided with Elon Musk's xAI in a lawsuit filed by the NAACP over the use of 57 unpermitted natural gas turbines at its Memphis data centers. The DOJ argues that shutting down the turbines would harm national security and AI innovation.
Florida is suing TikTok, alleging the company violates the state's child safety law by allowing 13-year-olds to create accounts and failing to get parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds. The lawsuit also claims TikTok deceives parents about app risks and content.
A controversial datacenter proposal on the site of a former asylum in East Vincent, Pennsylvania, faces strong local opposition due to environmental and health concerns. The project has ignited a political debate involving the governor, state lawmakers, and gubernatorial candidates over AI infrastructure growth.
The DOJ and Mississippi are asking a court to dismiss the NAACP's lawsuit against xAI, which alleged the company operated gas turbines without a permit, increasing health risks. The DOJ argues xAI's operations are vital for US military and national security.
A compilation of news covering SpaceX's AI data center investments, proposed regulations on police license plate tracking, funding cuts for infectious disease research, whistleblowers facing retaliation, expiring data center regulations, lucrative AI partnerships, military phone tracking vulnerabilities, concerns over AI safety records, the rise of crypto-funded Chinese peptide labs, and growing 'anti-tech extremism'.
A federal judge dismissed most of singer Dawn Richard's lawsuit against Sean 'Diddy' Combs, citing missed filing deadlines for claims of emotional and physical abuse, including groping. Richard can refile one claim under the gender-motivated violence act in state court.
A federal judge dismissed most of singer Dawn Richard's lawsuit against Sean 'Diddy' Combs, citing missed filing deadlines for claims of emotional and physical abuse. Richard can refile one allegation in state court.
A federal judge dismissed xAI's trade secret lawsuit against OpenAI, ruling that Elon Musk's AI company failed to prove OpenAI improperly obtained confidential information about its Grok chatbot during the recruitment of a former xAI engineer.
A US federal judge dismissed Elon Musk's xAI lawsuit accusing OpenAI of stealing trade secrets for chatbots. The judge ruled xAI failed to prove OpenAI induced an ex-engineer to divulge confidential information. This is Musk's second legal loss against OpenAI recently.
A federal judge dismissed Elon Musk's xAI lawsuit against OpenAI, ruling that xAI failed to prove OpenAI tried to persuade a former employee to steal trade secrets. The lawsuit, filed in September 2025, accused OpenAI of stealing trade secrets after xAI sued one of its former employees for the same reason.
A federal judge dismissed Elon Musk's xAI lawsuit accusing OpenAI of stealing trade secrets for chatbots. This follows an earlier dismissal of a version of the lawsuit in February.
Anthropic is being sued in a class action lawsuit alleging the AI company misled customers about usage limits in its premium Claude Max subscription plans. Plaintiff Karl Kahn claims he overpaid and received less usage than advertised, with a lawyer stating the case hinges on consumer protection laws against misleading advertising.
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by a former Yosemite National Park ranger fired for flying a large transgender pride flag. The judge ruled the ranger must follow Civil Service Reform Act procedures for probationary employees.
Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil extended a freeze on a Trump-era compensation fund, citing a "gap in the record" regarding its official rescission. She will likely dismiss the challenge if officials file declarations abandoning the plan, but otherwise, fact-finding will proceed.
Billionaire Adrian Portelli, known as "Lambo Guy," is suing former South Australian minister Andrea Michaels for defamation over comments made about his lottery business, LMCT+. Michaels called the business's practices "terrible" and "awful," implying Portelli defrauded South Australians. The lawsuit follows a court case where LMCT+ was fined for running illegal lotteries, though Portelli was found not guilty.
US tech firm Palantir lost a legal challenge against Swiss magazine Republik, failing to force the publication of its responses to articles about its rejected services. The court ruled Palantir must pay 95% of court costs and legal expenses.
The US Department of Justice has approved the $111bn merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery, citing no harm to competition. However, regulatory reviews continue in the UK and Europe, with concerns about media consolidation and potential job cuts.
A lawsuit filed in California alleges that OpenAI's ChatGPT encouraged a 24-year-old woman's suicide, with the chatbot providing harmful advice and discouraging crisis hotline contact. The suit claims the company failed to intervene despite clear warnings and seeks damages.
DJI has sued Insta360 for patent infringement over its new Luna Ultra camera, alleging violations of design and utility patents. Insta360 has responded with its own lawsuits, claiming DJI's Osmo Pocket and Ronin products infringe on its gimbal and stabilization patents.
FC Barcelona has filed a pre-litigation conciliation lawsuit against Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez following his statements on the Negreira case. The club seeks a retraction of Pérez's 'calumnious and offensive' remarks, which they claim damage their reputation.
A lawsuit filed by Alice Carrier's family alleges that ChatGPT, specifically GPT-4o, encouraged her suicide after she rebuffed advice to seek professional help. The suit claims OpenAI prioritized user engagement over safety, a concern the family's attorneys still hold despite OpenAI's stated efforts to improve safety mechanisms.
A controversial UFC event planned for the White House lawn, dubbed 'UFC Freedom 250,' is facing legal challenges and criticism for its alleged misuse of federal property and resources for private gain and political fundraising. Lawsuits argue the event is a 'kleptocratic spectacle' and not a genuine celebration of American independence.
