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AI Addiction Sparks Debate Over Corporate Responsibility and Regulation

Research reveals that generative AI tools like ChatGPT and AI companions may trigger addictive behavior patterns similar to social media. Following Meta and YouTube's legal defeat in a landmark addiction trial, experts now question whether AI companies should be held accountable for user wellbeing. The debate centers on who bears responsibility—big tech, regulators, or users themselves.

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AI Addiction Sparks Debate Over Corporate Responsibility and Regulation

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Musicians union sues major record labels over AI licensing deals that exclude artist compensation

The American Federation of Musicians filed a lawsuit against Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group in Manhattan federal court, alleging the record labels settled copyright disputes with AI music generators Suno and Udio without compensating the musicians whose work trains these systems. The union claims the labels violated their labor agreement while creating new revenue streams from AI licensing agreements.

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Musicians union sues major record labels over AI licensing deals that exclude artist compensation

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NSA deploys Anthropic's Mythos AI model for cyber operations despite Pentagon blacklist

The NSA is using Anthropic's Mythos AI model for offensive cyber operations, with half a dozen Anthropic engineers embedded inside the agency. This development comes despite the Department of Defense designating Anthropic a supply chain risk and banning its technology after the company refused to allow use of its AI for mass surveillance and autonomous weapons.

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NSA deploys Anthropic's Mythos AI model for cyber operations despite Pentagon blacklist

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Palantir and Kirkland & Ellis launch AI platform to reshape private equity fundraising

Palantir Technologies and global law firm Kirkland & Ellis have announced a multiyear partnership to deploy an AI-powered fund enterprise platform for private equity fundraising. The custom-built solution centralizes institutional knowledge across more than 1,000 lawyers and supports fund formation workflows, from documentation to compliance. Kirkland backed nearly $500 billion in capital raised or targeted for clients in 2025.

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Palantir and Kirkland & Ellis launch AI platform to reshape private equity fundraising

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Supreme Court AI Rules Draw Firm Line Against Algorithmic Justice in Indian Courts

India's Supreme Court released draft regulations governing AI in courts, permitting its use for legal research and administrative tasks while strictly prohibiting algorithmic decision-making. The framework establishes human primacy, requiring judges to maintain exclusive authority over judicial outcomes. Lawyers must disclose AI use in filings, and public comments are invited until June 20.

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Supreme Court AI Rules Draw Firm Line Against Algorithmic Justice in Indian Courts

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Hasbro launches AI studio Sixth Wall to license iconic characters with interactive voices

Hasbro unveiled Sixth Wall, an AI studio that transforms beloved characters like Optimus Prime and Mr. Potato Head into interactive AI experiences. The toy giant is partnering with ElevenLabs and working with real voice actors to offer authorized versions of its characters for business applications. While the move aims to combat unauthorized AI-generated content, critics question whether endless AI conversations could dilute what makes these characters special.

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Hasbro launches AI studio Sixth Wall to license iconic characters with interactive voices

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British MP Jess Asato sues xAI over sexualized Grok images in landmark AI liability case

British Labour MP Jess Asato filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI over fake sexualized images created by Grok AI. The High Court case tests whether AI developers can be held liable for content users generate with their tools. Grok faces regulatory probes across multiple jurisdictions after widespread reports of non-consensual deepfake creation.

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British MP Jess Asato sues xAI over sexualized Grok images in landmark AI liability case

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AI outperforms law professors 75% of the time in Stanford Law School study on legal reasoning

A Stanford Law School study reveals that AI-generated answers to contract law questions were preferred over responses from law professors in 75% of blind comparisons. The research, involving 16 professors from 14 U.S. law schools, tested whether AI could serve as an effective tutoring tool for law students, with results showing AI models like Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro aligned with professional standards while being flagged as harmful only 3.5% of the time compared to 12% for human answers.

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AI outperforms law professors 75% of the time in Stanford Law School study on legal reasoning

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AI music generator Suno raises $400M at $5.4B valuation despite ongoing copyright lawsuits

Suno, the AI music generation company, announced a $400 million Series D round at a $5.4 billion valuation—more than doubling its worth in six months. The generative AI music startup continues to face copyright infringement lawsuits from Sony, though Warner Music Group and Universal Music Group have settled and become licensing partners.

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AI music generator Suno raises $400M at $5.4B valuation despite ongoing copyright lawsuits

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Thomson Reuters and Snowflake define fiduciary grade AI for legal and tax professionals

Thomson Reuters is building enterprise AI on Snowflake to deliver fiduciary grade AI for professionals who carry personal liability. With over 37,500 governed tables and 350 databases, the company has created a foundation that turns authoritative data into trusted professional insights for lawyers, tax accountants, and auditors who cannot afford AI that gets it wrong.

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Thomson Reuters and Snowflake define fiduciary grade AI for legal and tax professionals

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Google must let UK publishers opt out of AI search and add clearer attribution, CMA rules

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has ordered Google to give publishers control over whether their content appears in AI search features like AI Overviews. The ruling also requires clearer attribution and links to publisher content in AI-generated search results, marking a world-first requirement that aims to strengthen publishers' bargaining power for content deals.

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Google must let UK publishers opt out of AI search and add clearer attribution, CMA rules

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Meta expands teen safety features to limit harmful content after $375M legal verdict

Meta is rolling out new safety features to limit harmful content shown to teenagers on Instagram, Facebook and Messenger. The move follows two major legal losses in March, including a $375 million verdict in New Mexico and a liability ruling in Los Angeles. The Limited Content setting will restrict posts about nutrition, weightlifting and anxiety shown repeatedly to young users.

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Meta expands teen safety features to limit harmful content after $375M legal verdict

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Amazon faces class-action lawsuit over Ring facial recognition scanning millions without consent

Virginia resident Charles Sigwalt filed a class-action lawsuit against Amazon, claiming the Ring 'Familiar Faces' feature collected facial recognition data from millions of Americans without their knowledge or consent. The suit seeks at least $5 million in damages and alleges violations of privacy laws, despite Ring making the feature opt-in for camera owners. Amazon declined to comment on the lawsuit.

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Amazon faces class-action lawsuit over Ring facial recognition scanning millions without consent

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China expands trade secret rules to shield AI algorithms and data from foreign access

China implemented sweeping trade secret regulations that classify algorithms, datasets, and AI programs as proprietary secrets for the first time. The rules impose strict security requirements on remote work and cross-border collaboration, with fines up to €630,000 for violations. The move comes as Beijing intensifies efforts to prevent technology leaks and protect domestic innovation amid strategic competition with the US.

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China expands trade secret rules to shield AI algorithms and data from foreign access

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Florida sues OpenAI and Sam Altman over ChatGPT safety, alleging AI harms linked to violence

Florida became the first state to sue OpenAI over ChatGPT's allegedly dangerous design. Attorney General James Uthmeier filed an 83-page complaint accusing OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman of prioritizing profits over safety, citing multiple violent incidents where suspects used ChatGPT to plan attacks. The lawsuit seeks billions in damages and aims to hold Altman personally liable for alleged harms to Florida residents.

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Florida sues OpenAI and Sam Altman over ChatGPT safety, alleging AI harms linked to violence

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