Erin Kistler has filed a class action lawsuit against Eightfold AI, alleging its automated hiring software functions as an undisclosed, biased 'applicant dossier' that ranks candidates without transparency, potentially blacklisting them across multiple companies.
Meta faces a federal trial in Oakland, California, where four states allege the company knowingly designed addictive features for youth and illegally collected data on children under 13. Plaintiffs seek damages potentially reaching $1.4 trillion and structural changes.
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez is collaborating with state lawmakers on new bills to enhance online child safety and consumer protections for emerging technologies, capitalizing on recent landmark legal victories and a nearly $1bn penalty against Meta.
New Hampshire joins several states in banning student IDs for voting, citing security. Advocates argue it burdens students' right to vote, with potential long-term effects on civic participation.
A California trial begins against Meta, with 28 US states seeking $1.4 trillion in damages and operational changes, alleging the company knowingly designed features to hook children, contributing to a youth mental health crisis and violating federal child data privacy laws.
A US federal appeals court rejected an attempt by Meta and TikTok to halt thousands of lawsuits accusing major social media companies of fueling addiction and harming young users.
Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, and Google failed to block thousands of lawsuits claiming their products are intentionally addictive to minors, as a U.S. appeals court denied their Section 230 defense bid.
Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison defends proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery against antitrust lawsuits, emphasizing trust and independence in newsroom coverage, while also outlining a Hollywood revival plan and addressing mixed Q2 earnings.
Paramount CEO David Ellison defended his $111bn merger with Warner Bros Discovery in a New York Times essay, arguing that legal challenges from states and writers' guilds are politically motivated rather than antitrust concerns.
Kick streamer N3on was involved in a golf cart accident during his IRL livestream at Toronto's Caribana Grand Parade on August 1. An unnamed woman was injured, and N3on faced backlash for leaving the scene, later claiming he wasn't driving and didn't know the driver.
Meta's AI-powered smart glasses are dubbed "pervert glasses" due to privacy concerns. Investigations revealed secret filming and human review of sensitive footage, leading to lawsuits, legislative scrutiny, and advocacy group campaigns. Meta updated the glasses to curb hidden recording.
The tech industry is divided over the future of open-source AI, with Nvidia and Microsoft pushing for it while Anthropic and OpenAI argue against due to safety concerns. Meanwhile, social media giants settle lawsuits over addiction claims, and Google receives a $1bn EU fine for prioritizing its services.
Johnson & Johnson agrees to pay up to $5.5 billion to settle nearly 76,000 lawsuits alleging its talc products caused ovarian cancer, ending a decade-long legal battle.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has appointed former FTC chair Lina Khan to lead the board of the NYC Economic Development Corporation (EDC), alongside Anthony Shorris as president and CEO. Mamdani aims to combine urban business growth with his progressive affordability agenda, emphasizing economic development and justice.
Dr. Leonard "Lenny" Hochstein, a Miami plastic surgeon and ex-husband of Real Housewives of Miami star Lisa Hochstein, is facing four medical malpractice lawsuits alleging lasting pain, scarring, and deformities from breast augmentations and lifts, which he denies.
A Florida teen, RKC, dropped his lawsuit against Meta alleging its platforms caused his depression and anxiety, days before trial. This follows settlements with YouTube, TikTok, and Snap, and other recent verdicts against social media companies for addictive products.
A California man is suing Microsoft in a proposed class-action lawsuit, alleging the company pocketed government refunds from illegal Trump-era tariffs instead of passing them to consumers who paid inflated Xbox prices. Similar lawsuits target other retailers like Costco, while some companies like FedEx and UPS plan to issue refunds.
A federal judge ruled Donald Trump must disclose detailed financial information from his businesses as part of his $10bn defamation lawsuit against the BBC. The ruling, which could reveal his family trust's finances, also allows the BBC to subpoena Trump's inner circle.
Donald Trump's family crypto ventures generated over $2.2 billion, with a significant portion allegedly stemming from investments by Chinese crypto billionaire Justin Sun. Their initial partnership, which included Sun's substantial investment in Trump's $WLFI token and memecoin, has since devolved into dueling lawsuits, raising concerns about regulatory influence and potential corruption.
The article argues against calls to "move on" from Trump-era policies without accountability, specifically for ICE, citing recent killings of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero. It advocates for abolishing ICE, prosecuting its personnel, and resisting attempts to forget the victims.
Prince Harry and other British celebrities lost their privacy lawsuits against Associated Newspapers, publisher of the Daily Mail. The High Court dismissed the claims, ruling that the claimants failed to prove information was obtained unlawfully.
Prince Harry's final lawsuit against Associated Newspapers, publisher of the Daily Mail, has been dismissed. A judge ruled he failed to prove his privacy invasion claims, stating there was a possibility the news came from legitimate sources. The decision ends Harry's legal battle against tabloid publishers.
Elon Musk's dismantling of USAID is under scrutiny amid the DRC Ebola outbreak, with experts linking the cuts to delayed detection and preparedness. Critics estimate millions of deaths could result, including children, if global health programs are slashed.
The Supreme Court has allowed a Texas law, the App Store Accountability Act, to go into effect, requiring parental consent for minors under 18 to download most apps. Organizations challenging the law argue it violates children's free speech rights.
