British MP Jess Asato is suing Elon Musk's xAI in the UK High Court, alleging its Grok chatbot generated fake sexualised images of her. The case tests AI company accountability for system design, not just user actions, amid global deepfake concerns.
Twitch streamer Dale Wilson, known as LowTierGod, successfully represented himself in a California court, securing a three-year restraining order against his child's mother over alleged doxxing and harassment. The case drew significant attention within gaming communities.
Scotland's high court trial backlog has nearly tripled to ~1,000 cases, driven by complex organised crime and historic sex abuse cases, causing system-wide pressure and delayed justice for victims, witnesses, and the accused.
WiseTech has started notifying staff about redundancies tied to its AI transformation, but employees said the company removed references to AI from an email sent to China-based staff. Workers in several countries described low morale, anxiety and unclear communication.
EPFO has reduced consumer court cases by 46% and overall litigation pendency to its lowest-ever level. A special campaign cleared pending appeals, and the organization plans to use WhatsApp for faster member services and communication in local languages.
Pianist Jayson Gillham is suing the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, alleging unlawful discrimination due to his views on the Gaza conflict. Gillham claims a cancelled concert was an attempt to silence him after he dedicated a performance to journalists killed by Israeli forces. The judge emphasized the trial will focus on the contract dispute, not the broader Middle East conflict.
Opposition leader Angus Taylor vows to amend Australia's Sex Discrimination Act to define sex based on biology, following a Federal Court ruling that a transgender woman was discriminated against by a female-only app. The ruling awarded her $20,000 in damages.
A California jury is deliberating on Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI's cofounders and Microsoft, focusing on breach of charitable trust, unjust enrichment, and aiding and abetting claims related to Musk's donations and OpenAI's use of funds.
Supermarket giant Coles broke consumer law by misleading shoppers on discount prices, a Federal Court judge has found.
The Salamanca Whisky Bar was accused of selling fake versions of the award-wining Sullivans Cove whisky. But eight years after the saga began, a court in Hobart has dismissed the charges.
Elon Musk continued his testimony in a $134bn lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging co-founder Sam Altman and president Greg Brockman broke a foundational agreement by converting the AI company from a non-profit to a for-profit structure. Musk, who co-founded OpenAI in 2015 and donated approximately $38m from 2016-2020, is seeking to undo the for-profit conversion and redirect damages to OpenAI's non-profit arm. OpenAI's attorneys have argued Musk was always aware of for-profit plans and is "motivated by jealousy" after leaving the company in 2018. The three-week trial in Oakland, California has featured contentious exchanges and previously private communications revealing the formation of the AI company.
Elon Musk's high-stakes lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI began this week in Oakland, California federal court. Musk, who co-founded OpenAI in 2015, alleges the company breached its founding agreement by converting from a non-profit focused on benefiting humanity to a for-profit structure. He is seeking $134bn in damages and reversal of the conversion. OpenAI denies the claims, arguing Musk was aware of for-profit plans and is "motivated by jealousy" after leaving in 2018. The three-week trial features dramatic testimony, with Musk's former lieutenant Jared Birchall confirming approximately $38M in donations from 2016-2020. The outcome could impact OpenAI's planned $1tn IPO and benefit Musk's competing xAI venture.
As the Woolies federal court case wraps up and the Coles matter awaits judgment, here's what we've learned so far from the high-stakes cases.
Elon Musk's lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI continues in Oakland federal court, with Musk alleging the co-founders breached their 2015 founding agreement by transforming the AI company from a non-profit into a for-profit entity. Musk seeks $134bn in damages redirected to OpenAI's non-profit arm and removal of Altman and Brockman from the company. OpenAI denies the allegations, claiming Musk was always aware of for-profit plans and is "motivated by jealousy" after his 2018 departure following a failed takeover attempt. The three-week trial features blockbuster testimony from tech industry leaders and could impact OpenAI's planned $1tn IPO.
In 2020, Gothenburg deployed an algorithm to allocate school places but the system used 'crow flies' distances instead of actual walking routes, displacing around 700 children to schools miles from their homes across rivers. The author, a researcher and affected parent, sued the city but her case was dismissed because she couldn't access the algorithm's code to prove it was unlawful. She compares the case to the UK Post Office and Dutch childcare benefits scandals, arguing that procedural frameworks remain analogue while opaque algorithmic systems make life-altering decisions without accountability.
The Supreme Court is hearing Hikma v. Amarin, a case that could reshape generic drug pricing by determining whether generic manufacturers can be held liable for patent infringement when marketing medications for unpatented uses. The dispute centers on 'skinny labeling,' a strategy that has saved Medicare nearly $15 billion between 2015-2021 by bringing cheaper generics to market years before brand-name patents expire. A ruling in favor of Amarin could increase legal risks for generic companies, potentially leading to higher drug prices and longer waits for affordable medications.
Government appeal against high court ruling could have implications for right to protest and lead to other groups being proscribedThe home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, will have her appeal against the high court ruling that the ban on Palestine Action was unlawful heard in the court of appeal this week, beginning on Tuesday. The Guardian explains the history of the case and what is at stake. Continue reading...
James Holder, 54, co-founder of fashion retailer Superdry, is on trial at Gloucester Crown Court accused of raping a woman in her Cheltenham home in the early hours of May 7, 2022. The prosecution alleges Holder woke the woman, who was sleeping in the lounge, beckoned her to the bedroom and raped her despite her saying no and trying to stop him. The defense claims all sexual activity was consensual. The woman reported the incident to police in July 2022.
Meta will lay off approximately 8,000 workers on May 20, representing 10% of its staff, while also freezing 6,000 open positions. The layoffs are part of a strategic shift toward AI investment, with the company forecasting record capital expenditures of up to $135 billion this year. Meta is also grappling with significant legal setbacks, including a $375 million potential penalty in a New Mexico child safety case and a $6 million verdict in a Los Angeles lawsuit over youth mental health.
Recent court cases reveal how middlemen are facilitating a booming trade, eluding a crackdown.
