Meta’s generative AI now automatically incorporates adult users’ public Instagram photos unless they actively opt out, raising privacy concerns about unconsented image use.
Deere will provide farmers and independent repair providers access to diagnostic tools and software for 10 years, addressing legal claims over repair restrictions.
The FTC reached a settlement with John Deere requiring the company to grant farmers and independent repair shops full access to repair software and manuals, ending a decade-long dispute.
California and three other states seek up to $1.4 trillion in damages from Meta, alleging deceptive practices harming consumer privacy and youth mental health.
Meta’s new AI-driven image generator uses public Instagram profile pictures without explicit user consent, raising privacy and ethical concerns from advocates and watchdogs.
China has introduced new regulations requiring automakers to install physical controls for essential safety functions, challenging the touchscreen dominance led by Tesla and some EV makers.
The Justice Department agreed to cover attorneys’ fees for six defendants in a stalled investigation, sparking claims of a deliberate cover-up involving Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
Major AI chatbots handle user data and privacy settings very differently, with varied options to opt out of data use for model training depending on the platform.
A federal judge appointed by Donald Trump dismissed a DOJ subpoena for extensive personal records of election workers, citing overreach and expired statute of limitations.
A US senator has urged tighter patent safeguards to counter Chinese companies using AI to extract and repurpose American biotech innovations, warning of risks to US innovation and supply chains.
More than 1,200 former Justice Department employees have appealed to the Senate Judiciary Committee to oppose Todd Blanche’s confirmation, citing his undermining of DOJ’s independence and civil service protections.
Chinese authorities are reportedly planning to restrict overseas access to top AI models and tighten controls on AI chatbot usage, signaling heightened national security measures.