Federal Court Rules Pentagon’s Blacklisting of AI Startup Anthropic Was Unlawful Retaliation
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Federal Court Rules Pentagon’s Blacklisting of AI Startup Anthropic Was Unlawful Retaliation

A federal court has ruled against the U.S. Department of Defense, declaring its decision to designate artificial intelligence startup Anthropic as a supply chain risk to be both unlawful and baseless. U.S. District Judge Rita Lin issued the ruling, stating that national security concerns do not grant the government a “blank check” to penalize or […]

Meta’s $18 Billion Settlement Brings New Teen Limits, But Critics Say It’s Not Enough
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Meta’s $18 Billion Settlement Brings New Teen Limits, But Critics Say It’s Not Enough

Social media giant Meta has agreed to an $18 billion settlement with numerous U.S. states, a landmark agreement that will see the company implement significant new restrictions aimed at protecting young users across its platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. This resolution comes amidst a lawsuit alleging that Meta deliberately designed its services to be […]

Federal Court Overturns Pentagon’s Blacklisting of AI Firm Anthropic
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Federal Court Overturns Pentagon’s Blacklisting of AI Firm Anthropic

A federal judge in California has ruled that the Department of Defense acted unlawfully when it designated artificial intelligence company Anthropic as a national security supply chain risk. U.S. District Judge Rita Lin determined that the Pentagon’s decision violated the First Amendment, noting that the agency’s actions appeared to be retaliatory rather than based on […]

Federal Judge Halts Trump’s Mail-In Voting Restrictions Ahead of Midterm Elections
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Federal Judge Halts Trump’s Mail-In Voting Restrictions Ahead of Midterm Elections

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to restrict mail-in voting, delivering a significant blow to the White House just days before states begin mailing out ballots for the upcoming midterm elections. U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani issued a two-week injunction against the executive order, pausing a directive that has sparked […]

Donald Trump Jr. Urges State Attorneys General to Back Off Prediction Markets Amid Regulatory Turf War
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Donald Trump Jr. Urges State Attorneys General to Back Off Prediction Markets Amid Regulatory Turf War

Donald Trump Jr. recently urged a gathering of Republican state attorneys general to avoid cracking down on prediction markets, arguing that state-level opposition is being fueled by traditional gambling enterprises attempting to safeguard their existing monopolies. Speaking during an appearance in New Orleans, he maintained that event contract exchanges ought to fall under federal oversight […]

Inside Meta’s Massive Settlement: The Hidden Legal Carve-Outs for Kids’ Data
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Inside Meta’s Massive Settlement: The Hidden Legal Carve-Outs for Kids’ Data

Meta has agreed to a massive multi-billion-dollar settlement with numerous state attorneys general to resolve allegations regarding child safety on its platforms. However, tucked away within the extensive legal documentation is a significant provision: participating states have agreed to waive future lawsuits against the tech giant under existing child safety laws regarding its retention and […]