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"DOJ Files Landmark Antitrust Lawsuit Against Apple Over iPhone Monopoly"
The US Department of Justice and 16 state and district attorneys general have filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple, accusing the tech giant of operating an illegal monopoly in the smartphone market. The lawsuit alleges that Apple's contractual restrictions on developers and control over access to its phones have led to higher prices for consumers and hindered competition. Apple has responded, stating that the lawsuit threatens its ability to innovate and create technology, and it plans to vigorously defend against it. This lawsuit follows similar antitrust actions against Google and reflects a broader global effort to rein in the power of tech giants.
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"OpenAI and Microsoft Hit with New Copyright Lawsuits Amidst Rising Legal Challenges"
A growing number of non-fiction authors, including Nicholas A. Basbanes and Nicholas Gage, are suing OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging that their copyrighted works were used without permission to train OpenAI's generative AI models. The plaintiffs claim this constitutes "massive and deliberate theft" and are seeking damages and a permanent injunction. This follows similar lawsuits from other creatives, including fiction authors and The New York Times, against OpenAI for using their work in AI training. OpenAI has previously stated that they were in "productive conversations" with The New York Times before the lawsuit was filed.
"U.S. Justice Department Poised to Launch Major Antitrust Lawsuit Against Apple"
The U.S. Department of Justice is reportedly close to filing a comprehensive antitrust lawsuit against Apple, potentially within the next six months. The investigation focuses on Apple's control over its ecosystem, including the integration of its services with hardware like the Apple Watch, the exclusivity of iMessage, and the company's policies that limit competitors in areas such as payment processing and app tracking. The DOJ has been in talks with various companies affected by Apple's practices, including Beeper, Tile, and Meta. This comes amidst a broader push by the federal government to regulate Big Tech, with ongoing cases against Google, Meta, and Amazon.
"PornHub Enforces Access Block in NC and Montana Ahead of New Age Verification Laws"
Aylo, the parent company of PornHub, has blocked access to its adult websites in Montana and North Carolina due to new age verification laws requiring the verification of visitors' ages. The laws aim to prevent minors from accessing harmful material but have raised concerns about privacy and the effectiveness of such measures. The restrictions have led to an increase in VPN usage, although this could result in adult sites blocking VPN traffic to ensure compliance. The situation highlights the ongoing debate over internet censorship, user privacy, and the challenges of enforcing age verification online.
"Gary Bowser Distances Himself from Unstoppable Mig Switch Flash Cart"
Gary Bowser, a former member of the hacking group Team-Xecuter, has refuted claims linking him to a new Nintendo Switch flash cart known as 'MIG-Switch,' which is designed to play back-up games on the console. Despite his history with similar devices and having to pay substantial damages to Nintendo, Bowser denies involvement, attributing the connection to a DNS poisoning attack and extortion attempts against him. Bowser had previously been arrested and ordered to pay millions in fines for his role in selling console mods that facilitated the playing of illegal ROMs.
"Copyright Clash: The New York Times vs. OpenAI and Microsoft in Court"
The New York Times has initiated a lawsuit against OpenAI, marking a significant challenge to the practice of training large language models on publicly available content. This case could signal the end of an era where such models freely utilize online materials, potentially reshaping the legal landscape for artificial intelligence development and data usage rights.
Google Pays $5 Billion to Settle Incognito Mode Tracking Lawsuit
Google has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit for $5 billion over allegations that it tracked users' internet activities even when they were in 'incognito' mode, which was supposed to offer privacy. The lawsuit, filed in 2020, claimed that Google misled users and continued to collect data through its advertising technologies. The settlement terms have not been disclosed, but a final agreement is expected to be presented to the court by February 24. The settlement is pending approval by a federal judge.