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Mental health
fromTechCrunch
12 hours ago

OpenAI will apply new restrictions to ChatGPT users under 18 | TechCrunch

ChatGPT will restrict sexual and self-harm conversations with minors, add parental blackout hours, and may notify parents or authorities for severe suicidal scenarios.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Parents Testifying Before US Senate, Saying AI Killed Their Children

Parents of teens who died after prolonged interactions with AI chatbots are testifying before a Senate subcommittee about alleged harms and lawsuits against chatbot companies.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

'Prince Harry told me I was being hacked' - Stephen Lawrence's mum

Baroness Doreen Lawrence alleges the Daily Mail illegally spied on her, leading to a High Court lawsuit supported by Prince Harry and other public figures.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
4 days ago

FTC launches inquiry into the great teenage chatbot companion problem | Fortune

The FTC has opened inquiries into major AI and social media companies over potential harms to children from AI chatbots used as companions.
Video games
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Remastered Tomb Raider games allegedly used AI to change Lara Croft's French voice

A French Lara Croft voice actor alleges a game patch used AI to alter her performance without consent and seeks a pause on sales.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

ChatGPT may start alerting authorities about youngsters considering suicide, says CEO

Sam Altman raised fears that as many as 1,500 people a week could be discussing taking their own lives with the chatbot before doing so. The chief executive of San Francisco-based OpenAI, which operates the chatbot with an estimated 700 million global users, said the decision to train the system so the authorities were alerted in such emergencies was not yet final.
Artificial intelligence
Gadgets
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Nintendo wins a $2 million lawsuit against popular Switch modding webstore

Court ordered Modded Hardware to shut down, forfeit domain, and pay $2 million for selling devices that bypass Nintendo Switch piracy protections.
EU data protection
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

German woman sues Google over nude pictures and sex videos DW 09/07/2025

Private cloud theft and online distribution of intimate content can cause severe trauma, reappear repeatedly including AI-generated deepfakes, and require legal and nonprofit support.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

OpenAI under fire: Can chatbots ever truly be child-safe? DW 09/06/2025

Chatbots like ChatGPT can form emotionally intimate relationships with vulnerable youths, potentially contributing to suicidal behavior and prompting legal action against AI companies.
Law
fromFortune
1 week ago

An Indiana lawyer named Mark Zuckerberg is suing Meta, saying his Facebook page keeps getting disabled because he was 'impersonating a celebrity'

An Indiana bankruptcy lawyer named Mark S. Zuckerberg is suing Meta for repeatedly disabling his Facebook accounts as alleged impersonation and keeping his ad payments.
Environment
fromFortune
1 week ago

Connecticut, Rhode Island, reeling wind giant Orsted sue Trump administration for canceling nearly finished offshore projects

Connecticut, Rhode Island and developer Orsted sued the federal government after a stop-work order halted the nearly completed Revolution Wind offshore project.
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Mark Zuckerberg Sues Facebook (Sort Of)

"All my competitors advertise on Facebook," says our new favorite Mark Zuckerberg, "so I have to do it too." Speaking to the Indianapolis news station, he says he pays for ads, "they take my money, but then they shut me down."
Tech industry
#lucas-paqueta
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Fan charged in Inaki Williams taunts avoids jail

An Espanyol fan accepted a one-year sentence, a three-year stadium ban and a fine after racially insulting Iñaki Williams, avoiding jail through a deal.
#environmental-justice
Mental health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

OpenAI announces parental controls for ChatGPT after teen's suicide

OpenAI will introduce parental controls for ChatGPT allowing account linking, feature disabling, age-based behavior rules, and distress notifications for teens.
#asylum-seekers
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago
UK politics

Most areas with asylum seeker hotels have Labour councils

Most local authorities housing asylum seekers in contingency hotels are fully or partly Labour-led, with several councils considering legal action over hotel placements.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago
UK politics

More asylum hotels face legal challenge after court ruling

Multiple English councils are seeking legal action to remove asylum seekers from hotels after a High Court injunction blocking occupancy at Bell Hotel in Epping.
#immigration
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Woman Alarmed When to Get Brazilian Wax and Find That Employee Was Wearing Meta's Video Recording Glasses

In a recent viral TikTok video, influencer Aniessa Navarro said that she was in the middle of a Brazilian wax - which involves removal of body hair from intimate areas - at her regular Manhattan location of the European Wax Center chain when she realized that her esthetician was wearing a pair of Mark Zuckerberg's spy spectacles. Surprised, Navarro asked the esthetician if she was "wearing Meta glasses,"
Privacy technologies
US news
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Suspended Little Leaguer's bat sells for $10K

A 12-year-old's signed bat sold for $9,882 at auction, with proceeds donated to Haddonfield Little League.
#real-estate
SF politics
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Thursday Morning What's Up: 137 Arrested In SF Protest Over Arming Israel

Multiple Bay Area incidents and legal actions include protest arrests, rallies, landmark disputes, public-safety patrols, a deadly shooting, commercial design objections, and a federal lawsuit.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

FF14 Boss Explains Mod Crackdown That Led To 'Gooner 9/11'

Square Enix's legal action forced the Mare Synchronos creator to remove a widely used plugin that allowed shared avatar appearance changes and unofficial opt-in servers.
US politics
fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago

Lawyer argues Meta can't be held liable for gunmaker's Instagram posts in Uvalde families' lawsuit

Meta argues lawsuit by Uvalde shooting victims' families should be dismissed, claiming no evidence of minors seeing gun ads on Instagram.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Lassana Diarra seeking 56m from Fifa in compensation for past transfer rules

Diarra has been compelled to pursue legal action against FIFA and the Belgian Football Association, seeking 65 million in compensation due to a lack of settlement.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

UK metals firms threaten to sue government over tariffs on steel imports from Asia

The government has shot itself in the foot. It wants to help the steel industry, but acting in this way, giving just 24 hours' notice, has only increased our expenses.
UK politics
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

As summers of extreme heat become more common, the UK must protect its workers | John Harris

Extreme heat presents serious workplace risks that necessitate improved regulations and worker protections.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Scottish ministers face legal action over policies inconsistent' with UK gender ruling

For Women Scotland has stated that nothing has persuaded the government to take action, and both policies remain stubbornly in place, to the detriment of vulnerable women and girls.
LGBT
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Jaguar Land Rover threatens legal action over National Rail's use of 'rover' and 'ranger' ticket names

Jaguar Land Rover has issued a cease-and-desist letter to the Rail Delivery Group, demanding the removal of the terms 'ranger' and 'rover' from rail tickets due to trademark infringement.
Intellectual property law
California
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Day Around the Bay: Crews Contain 167-Acre Brush Fire in Solano County at 30%

A brush fire in Solano County burned 167 acres and was 30% contained by 4 p.m.
#trump-administration
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
US politics

Trump admin sues NYC to overturn sanctuary laws, arguing they are unconstitutional, days after Border Patrol agent shot | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
US politics

Trump admin sues NYC to overturn sanctuary laws, arguing they are unconstitutional, days after Border Patrol agent shot | amNewYork

Washington DC
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Washington legal chief sues Trump over police takeover DW 08/15/2025

The lawsuit aims to block Trump's takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department, deemed illegal and a threat to DC's autonomy.
Environment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Bay Area Air District files lawsuit against Martinez-based landfill for pollution

Acme Fill Corp. faces a lawsuit for exceeding legal methane emissions from their landfill, harming the environment.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Melania Trump demands Hunter Biden retract comments linking her to Jeffrey Epstein

Biden alleged in an interview that Epstein introduced Melania Trump to Donald Trump, prompting her lawyer to demand a retraction and threaten legal action.
US politics
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Waiter brings legal action against Ivy restaurant over share of tips and service charge

The Ivy restaurant faces legal action from a waiter alleging unfair tip distribution practices under new transparency laws.
Fashion & style
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Adidas accused of cultural appropriation by Mexico over new footwear design

Adidas faces accusations of cultural appropriation for its new shoe design, which mimics traditional Indigenous footwear without authorization.
US politics
fromABC News
1 month ago

Does Gov. Abbott have the power to remove Democratic lawmakers?

Abbott seeks to remove Rep. Gene Wu, citing abandonment of office for fleeing Texas.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Kevin 'Boxer' Moran hits back at 'hypocrisy' accusations as he withdraws name from legal action against asylum centre

Kevin 'Boxer' Moran has defended his decision to withdraw from legal action against the State, stating that accusations of hypocrisy are merely cheap political point-scoring by councillors.
Miscellaneous
#donald-trump
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Drag queen to take legal action over 'storytelling in library event' row

Over the weekend, a private, family-friendly Drag Queen Storytime event at Holywood Arches Library, part of the EastSide Arts Festival, became the subject of targeted misinformation and online abuse.
LGBT
#sanctuary-jurisdictions
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago
East Bay (California)

Oakland dropped from Trump list of targeted 'sanctuary' cities

The Trump administration targets sanctuary jurisdictions with legal action to enforce immigration policies.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
US politics

Justice Department releases new list of so-called sanctuary jurisdictions

The Justice Department identified around three dozen sanctuary jurisdictions, mainly Democratic, while pledging to pursue legal action against them.
California
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Berkeley is on Trump's short list of sanctuary jurisdictions' to target

Berkeley has been designated as a sanctuary city amidst federal threats against jurisdictions with similar policies.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

French minister to take legal action against man who lit cigarette from memorial

I am filing a case immediately with the Paris state prosecutors so that this man will be found and sanctions imposed to make an example of him, Patricia Miralles, minister for veterans and remembrance, wrote on X.
France news
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Legal case a 'seismic confrontation' between players and Fifa

A class action lawsuit against Fifa seeks compensation for players claiming unlawful regulations have cost them billions in income.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Sex toy maker Lovense threatens legal action after fixing security flaws that exposed users' data | TechCrunch

Lovense fixed security vulnerabilities that exposed emails and allowed account takeovers but is considering legal action over reported disclosures.
UK politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Mother sues London borough over state of 'rat-infested' council home

Local resident initiates legal action due to deplorable living conditions in council home, citing health risks and local authority negligence.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Mum desperate to leave 'rat-infested' home

A mother is pursuing legal action against her local authority for uninhabitable council housing due to a severe rat infestation.
#california
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Getting To The Delicious Center Of Alan Dershowitz And PierogiGate - Above the Law

Alan Dershowitz's complaints about Martha's Vineyard highlight his contentious relationship with the island's community and his penchant for legal threats.
#transgender-rights
London
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Residents take action over anti-terror barriers

Residents of Notting Hill's Portobello Road are suing Kensington and Chelsea Council over unconsulted concrete barriers restricting access.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Six Inane Arguments Mayor Adams Is Using To Defend Ripping Up The Bedford Ave. Bike Lane - Streetsblog New York City

The City of New York's Law Department is arguing that it is impossible to enforce parking regulations in pedestrian areas, thereby questioning the value of a protected bike lane.
New York City
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The matter is in his hands alone': president of Sierra Leone urged to ban FGM as court rules it tantamount to torture

Female genital mutilation (FGM) is classified by Ecowas court as a grave form of violence against women and requires legal action in Sierra Leone.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine group sues him: "This is not the Bobby we know"

Ray Flores, senior outside counsel to CHD, filed a lawsuit against Kennedy, funded by CHD, regarding the establishment of a vaccine task force that Kennedy has not addressed.
Public health
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

France's first couple sue Candace Owens for defamation over claims that Brigitte Macron is a man

The Macrons are pursuing legal action against Candace Owens for alleged defamation regarding Brigitte Macron's gender.
US politics
fromJezebel
1 month ago

Texas Man Sues California Doctor to Try to Prevent Girlfriend from Getting Abortion Pills

Jonathan Mitchell represents a lawsuit against a California doctor for allegedly mailing abortion pills, claiming wrongful death.
Agriculture
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Farm sues over deadly NorCal fireworks explosion that destroyed crops

The community of Esparto suffered extensive damage and loss after a fireworks explosion, leading to legal actions by affected farmers.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Puerto Rico Criminalizes Gender-Affirming Care for People Under 21

Act 63-2025, signed by Puerto Rico Governor Jenniffer González Colón, criminalizes gender-affirming care for those under 21, imposing prison time and hefty fines.
LGBT
fromFortune
1 month ago

Young Americans sue Trump over fossil fuel agenda

Eva Lighthiser expressed, "It's very intimidating to think about my future. The climate is very unreliable, it's destabilized, and it's going to get worse."
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Letters: One hopes Attorney General Rob Bonta suits protect our civil rights

California's Attorney General is actively suing the Trump administration to protect civil rights amidst diverse demographic challenges and policy impacts.
Renovation
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

'Major blow' for Britain's oldest Indian restaurant as Crown Estate refurb plans recommended for approval

Approval has been recommended for the refurbishment of Victory House, raising concerns for the future of Veeraswamy, Britain's oldest Indian restaurant.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

California sues Trump for blocking undocumented immigrants from 'public benefit' programs

New rules bar undocumented immigrants from accessing public benefit programs, impacting working mothers and children.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
1 month ago

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: What's Next for AmeriCorps? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Over 40 percent of AmeriCorps grantees were terminated suddenly, with little notice, impacting low-income high school students' transition decisions regarding college funding and choices.
Fundraising
Public health
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

New York sues federal government over healthcare cuts | amNewYork

New rule changes to the ACA could strip coverage from two million people and create barriers to healthcare access.
Privacy technologies
fromPCWorld
1 month ago

Google wants to kill a massive Android TV botnet with lawyers

Malware on free streaming devices creates a botnet for advertising fraud, leading Google to pursue legal action against its operators.
Apple
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Apple sues YouTuber who leaked iOS 26's new "Liquid Glass" software redesign

Defendants conspired to access Apple's confidential information through an Apple employee's device.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

BU exchange student sues Worcester Polytechnic Institute, frat house for alleged severe burn injury

Yvette Digan, a Boston University exchange student from Hong Kong, describes her extreme pain as "like needles stabbing you," following severe burns from a fraternity incident.
Fundraising
UK news
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Tomb Raider Composer Sentenced To Over A Year For COVID Relief Fraud

Peter Connelly was sentenced to prison for fraudulently applying for COVID-19 support loans by overstating his company’s financial status.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Two Bay Area cites consider legal action amid ongoing trash standoff

Fairfield Mayor Catherine "Cat" Moy announced that the city has sent a letter to Republic Services, asserting that it is in violation of their contract, which allows for steep fines and potential contractor changes.
California
#trump
fromIndependent
2 months ago
US politics

Trump denies 'bawdy letter' to Epstein and threatens to sue Wall Street Journal as storm grows

Trump plans to sue the Wall Street Journal over a report on an alleged birthday card to Epstein.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
US news

Trump threatens to sue 'Wall Street Journal' over article about his Epstein ties

Trump threatens legal action against The Wall Street Journal over claims related to Jeffrey Epstein.
#republic-services
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Google sues 25 alleged BadBox 2.0 botnet operators

"As of April 2025, BadBox 2.0 is comprised of more than ten million infected AOSP-based TV streaming boxes, tablets, projectors, and after-sale car infotainment systems."
Privacy technologies
Environment
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Alameda County DA, air district sue Radius Recycling over massive 2023 blaze

Alameda County's district attorney has filed a civil lawsuit against Radius Recycling for a massive toxic fire after previously dropping criminal charges.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago

Partner of slain Brooklyn activist Ryan Carson calls for ethics probe into Council Member's online attacks * Brooklyn Paper

Council Member Paladino's comments pose an ongoing threat to Morales' safety, inflaming a violent political climate.
US politics
fromKqed
2 months ago

Bonta Announces 33rd Trump Lawsuit on KQED, This One Targets Health Care Cuts | KQED

Trump's Medicaid changes would impose work requirements and eliminate auto-reenrollment.
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