Stanford Law Professor Cuts Ties with Meta Over Cultural Changes and Leadership Direction
A prominent Stanford professor has ended his professional relationship with Meta, citing concerns over the company's shift toward 'toxic masculinity' under Zuckerberg's leadership. The decision comes amid controversial changes at Meta, including reduced fact-checking and DEI initiatives.
Tencent Challenges Pentagon's Military Company Label, Threatens Legal Action
Chinese tech giant Tencent strongly contests its designation as a 'Chinese military company' by the US Department of Defense, causing a 7% stock drop. The gaming conglomerate, which owns major stakes in US gaming studios, may pursue legal action if appeals fail.
Zuckerberg Personally Approved Using Pirated Books for Meta AI Training, Lawsuit Claims
Court documents reveal Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg explicitly authorized the use of LibGen's pirated e-book database to train company's AI models, despite internal concerns. The ongoing copyright lawsuit alleges Meta deliberately obscured its use of unauthorized materials and employed torrenting to access the content.
Apple Denies Selling Siri Data Amid $95M Privacy Settlement
Apple firmly maintains its commitment to user privacy, stating Siri data has never been sold or used for marketing despite a recent lawsuit settlement. The company implemented enhanced privacy measures in 2019 and affected users may receive compensation up to $20 per device.
Apple to Pay $95M Settlement Over Siri Privacy Lawsuit
Apple agrees to a $95 million settlement addressing allegations that Siri recorded private conversations without user consent between 2014-2019. Eligible U.S. consumers could receive up to $20 per Siri-equipped device while Apple maintains denial of any wrongdoing.
Apple Agrees to $95M Settlement Over Siri Privacy Violations
Apple will pay $95 million to settle claims that Siri recorded users' private conversations without consent and shared data with advertisers. The settlement covers millions of device owners from 2014-2024, offering up to $20 per qualifying device.
Discord Faces Lawsuit Over Complex Nitro Subscription Cancellation Process
Discord is entangled in a California class-action lawsuit for allegedly making its Nitro subscription difficult to cancel, violating state business laws. The case highlights growing scrutiny of tech companies' subscription cancellation practices, following similar accusations against Adobe.
OpenAI Whistleblower Found Dead After Exposing Copyright Concerns
Former OpenAI researcher Suchir Balaji, who recently exposed alleged copyright violations in AI training data, was found dead in his San Francisco apartment. The 26-year-old's death comes shortly after his public criticism of the company's data practices and amid ongoing lawsuits.
Apple Faces $1.2 Billion Lawsuit Over iCloud CSAM Detection Failure
A major lawsuit seeks damages from Apple for failing to implement child abuse material detection on iCloud, despite having developed the technology. The case highlights the complex balance between digital privacy and user safety, with potential damages exceeding $1.2 billion.
Apple Faces $1.2B Lawsuit Over Abandoned Child Safety Scanning Feature
A child abuse survivor is suing Apple for withdrawing its planned CSAM detection system for iCloud, seeking damages exceeding $1.2 billion. The lawsuit represents thousands of victims and challenges Apple's balance between user privacy and child protection measures.