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Federal Lawsuit Claims AI Pricing Software Inflated Gas Prices at Over 1,700 California Stations
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Federal Lawsuit Claims AI Pricing Software Inflated Gas Prices at Over 1,700 California Stations

A federal lawsuit accuses AI-driven pricing software of enabling gas stations in California to coordinate price hikes, potentially costing drivers millions more at the pump.

Ticketing Coalition Urges Rejection of Live Nation-DOJ Settlement Amid CEO’s White House Meeting
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Ticketing Coalition Urges Rejection of Live Nation-DOJ Settlement Amid CEO’s White House Meeting

The Coalition for Ticket Fairness demands the court reject the Live Nation-DOJ settlement after revelations that Live Nation’s CEO met President Trump just before the deal was finalized.

Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Propose National Moratorium on New AI Data Centers
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Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Propose National Moratorium on New AI Data Centers

Senators Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez seek a federal pause on large AI data center projects to address rising energy use, environmental impact, and community concerns nationwide.

Peter Diamandis Endorses AI Surveillance, Sparking Renewed Privacy Concerns
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Peter Diamandis Endorses AI Surveillance, Sparking Renewed Privacy Concerns

Peter Diamandis joined high-profile voices supporting AI-driven surveillance, fueling debate over its impact on privacy and societal behavior in an increasingly monitored world.

FTC Highlights Risks of Debt Settlement as Credit Card Debt Rises
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FTC Highlights Risks of Debt Settlement as Credit Card Debt Rises

Federal agencies warn that debt settlement can harm credit scores, trigger fees, and create tax liabilities despite promises of swift debt reduction.

European Commission Investigates Sanofi Over Alleged Disparagement of Rival Flu Vaccine
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European Commission Investigates Sanofi Over Alleged Disparagement of Rival Flu Vaccine

The European Commission is probing Sanofi for an allegedly misleading campaign that criticized a competing flu vaccine recommended for vulnerable patients across Europe.

Anthropic Accuses Alibaba of Large-Scale AI Technology Theft Through Fraudulent Access
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Anthropic Accuses Alibaba of Large-Scale AI Technology Theft Through Fraudulent Access

Anthropic claims Alibaba conducted millions of illicit interactions with its AI models, accusing the Chinese tech giant of intellectual property theft via an AI distillation attack.

Mark Cuban Urges AI Firms to Invest Billions in Communities Affected by Job Losses
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Mark Cuban Urges AI Firms to Invest Billions in Communities Affected by Job Losses

Mark Cuban calls on AI companies to dedicate billions toward supporting cities facing job disruptions, emphasizing the need to prioritize workers and creatives over celebrity endorsements.

Farmington Schools Unveil Decade-Long Strategy for Cybersecurity and AI in Education
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Farmington Schools Unveil Decade-Long Strategy for Cybersecurity and AI in Education

RSU 9 adopts a comprehensive 10-year technology plan focusing on cybersecurity, digital access, AI integration, and communication to guide future district decisions and budgeting.

Federal Judge Demands DOJ Clarify Status of Trump’s Anti-Weaponization Fund
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Federal Judge Demands DOJ Clarify Status of Trump’s Anti-Weaponization Fund

A federal judge orders the Justice Department to provide definitive confirmation on whether the $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund established under Trump is effectively terminated.

DOJ Launches Investigation into Arizona State University’s Alleged Discriminatory DEI Practices
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DOJ Launches Investigation into Arizona State University’s Alleged Discriminatory DEI Practices

The Department of Justice opened an inquiry into Arizona State University after videos suggested ongoing race-based discrimination under a rebranded DEI program.

Nearly 400 Newspapers Sue Microsoft and OpenAI over AI Training Content Use
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Nearly 400 Newspapers Sue Microsoft and OpenAI over AI Training Content Use

A coalition of nearly 400 local newspapers has sued Microsoft and OpenAI, accusing them of unauthorized use of copyrighted news articles to train AI products without compensation.