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Judge Rules Anthropic’s Use of Scanned Physical Books for AI Training Is “Fair Use” in Copyright Lawsuit
A federal judge calls Anthropic’s book-scanning strategy transformative, likening author concerns to objections over teaching kids to write.
Congress Probes California for Sharing Sensitive Health Data with LinkedIn
Even the digital front door to public health is leaking like a sieve.
California Judge Blocks Trump Admin from Dismantling State Dept’s Censorship Agencies
A shadow unit with a $50 million budget just got a judicial stay of execution.
The High-Stakes Auction Where 15 Million People’s DNA is the Product
The fate of 15 million people’s genetic blueprints now hinges on courtroom bidding wars they never agreed to join.
Big Beautiful Bill Includes 10-Year Ban on State AI Regulation, Drawing Some Opposition
A ten-year gag on state AI laws could redraw the map of American tech governance before the ink even dries on possible federal rules.
FTC Expands Antitrust Probe Into Ad Industry Groups Over Alleged Demonetization Censorship Collusion
Behind the headlines, the FTC is dissecting how influence peddling in the name of brand safety might be warping the rules of online free expression.
ADL Regional Director Calls for Government-Regulated Online Censorship
Goldenberg’s vision turns moderation into mandate, recasting Silicon Valley as the frontline enforcers of acceptable thought.
FTC Escalates Probe Into Media Matters Over Alleged Collusion in Advertiser Boycott of X Platform
The FTC’s scrutiny threatens to unmask the alleged backroom choreography behind corporate brand safety decisions.
Epic Games Files Motion Alleging Apple Violated Court Injunction by Blocking Fortnite’s US App Store Submission
Epic accuses Apple of hiding behind legal technicalities to keep Fortnite off iPhones.
California Expands Digital ID Programs for Public Services, Despite Privacy Concerns
A seamless swipe for transit today could mean handing over more than just your fare tomorrow.
Google Urges Small Businesses to Oppose California Bill Requiring Built-In Privacy Opt-Out Settings
Google’s push against Bill 566 hinges on protecting its own data dominance, not small business survival.
Blue Shield of California Reports Potential HIPAA Data Breach Sharing Data With Google
Nearly three years of silent data drift now haunts Blue Shield’s digital trail.