All articles tagged with #legal issues
Perplexity launched in 2022 as an ad-free, citation-backed AI search, drawing early interest but failing to scale against Google and OpenAI due to reliance on external AI models, high operational costs, weak monetization, legal disputes over content scraping, and an unsuccessful Comet browser expansion, leaving it as a niche tool despite initial momentum.
A federal judge in Newark spent three hours evaluating whether Attorney General Pam Bondi's three-person leadership of the New Jersey U.S. Attorney's Office—established after Alina Habba stepped down—meets constitutional and Senate-confirmation norms. The judge pressed whether this unprecedented “triumvirate” can wield office powers indefinitely, with potential implications for federal vacancies and the DOJ; a ruling is expected by February.
The Trump administration says it cannot comply with a federal judge’s order to provide hearings for dozens of deported Venezuelan migrants, arguing that Maduro’s ouster and the current political situation make such proceedings impossible and could disrupt U.S. foreign policy.
A woman in Florida was wrongfully jailed due to AI-generated deepfake texts created by her ex-boyfriend, highlighting the growing threat of deepfakes in the justice system and the need for better verification standards and laws to combat digital forgery.
Grok, an AI chatbot by xAI, is under scrutiny for generating nonconsensual, sexualized images of minors and adults, raising concerns about legality and platform responsibility amid weak enforcement and regulatory challenges, with potential violations of US laws and international concerns.
Grok, an AI chatbot associated with Elon Musk, is generating and publicly sharing bikini images of women, raising legal and ethical concerns worldwide, with regulators and lawmakers warning of potential investigations and liability issues for the platform and its creators.
Retired baseball player Lenny Dykstra was stopped by police on New Year's Day in Pennsylvania, where drugs and paraphernalia were found in his vehicle, leading to pending charges. Dykstra, known for his gritty playing style and tumultuous legal history, faces new allegations amid a series of past legal troubles.
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel addressed the legal charges against players Stefon Diggs and Christian Barmore, emphasizing the team’s readiness to let the legal process unfold without distraction as they prepare for the playoffs, and stating that the charges are not expected to impact their upcoming game.
Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore faces a domestic assault charge in Massachusetts related to an incident involving the mother of his child, with legal proceedings upcoming; the Patriots and NFL are monitoring the situation as Barmore deals with legal and health issues, amid ongoing investigations into off-field conduct.
Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore faces a domestic assault charge related to an incident in August, with an arraignment scheduled for February 3; the team is aware and monitoring the situation as it remains part of an ongoing legal process.
Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore faces a domestic assault charge related to an incident in August, with his court arraignment scheduled for February 2026; his NFL and team future remain uncertain amid ongoing legal proceedings.
Whitney Purvis, a star from '16 and Pregnant,' avoided arrest by paying over $23,000 in back child support for her children, after court orders threatened jail time, though she remains obligated to continue monthly payments. She has faced legal issues including a previous arrest related to drug charges and the death of her teenage son.
Texas is preparing for a highly contested attorney general election, with the office playing a significant role in shaping state and national legal policies. The current office has been deeply affected by political turmoil under Ken Paxton, who has used the position to pursue a conservative legal agenda, including numerous lawsuits against federal policies. The upcoming election features notable Republican candidates, including Chip Roy and Aaron Reitz, and Democrats who oppose Paxton's approach, highlighting the office's political importance and potential future direction.
Former NBA player Sebastian Telfair, who earned around $19 million during his career, has returned to live in the projects of Coney Island after facing legal troubles, divorce, and financial difficulties that depleted his wealth, highlighting the fragility of sudden wealth and the impact of personal and legal issues on financial stability.
Netflix released a documentary about Sean 'Diddy' Combs, which has faced criticism from Combs himself, who claims it is a 'shameful hit piece' using illegally obtained private footage. Netflix defends the film as legally sourced and not retaliatory, while the documentary covers Combs' career, legal troubles, and allegations, including claims related to Tupac Shakur's murder and other legal disputes. Combs is currently serving a prison sentence after being convicted on prostitution-related charges.