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A web scraper has successfully challenged Google and Reddit's use of DMCA takedowns to block data collection. The ruling highlights ongoing tensions between platform data control and public access to internet information.
The Shanghai Intellectual Property Court ruled against Xunlei for copyright infringement related to its 'Smooth Play' and 'Cloud Add' features. Xunlei must pay iQIYI 7.86 million RMB, exceeding the statutory compensation limit.
A Tesla owner successfully sued the company for failing to deliver on the 'Full Self-Driving' (FSD) capabilities promised at the time of purchase, receiving a $10,000 refund.
A federal jury in Oakland ruled that Sam Altman and OpenAI leadership did not breach founding contracts or unjustly enrich themselves. The verdict clears a significant legal hurdle for OpenAI's long-term growth and trillion-dollar ambitions.
An Ohio man was the first convicted under the Take It Down Act for creating non-consensual AI-generated nudes of women and minors. Despite arrest, he continued using over 100 AI tools to produce fake images.
A Kenyan court ruled that Diamond Trust Bank and a local telco are liable for a $34,000 SIM swap fraud. The victim had previously reported the security breach, but the institutions failed to prevent the unauthorized withdrawal.
A U.S. federal judge denied Elon Musk's request to overturn a jury verdict finding that he defrauded investors by attempting to manipulate Twitter's stock price after his acquisition agreement. The court ruled that 'regret' is not a valid legal defense for fraudulent behavior.
The court rejected the retrial application of the Tesla owner who staged a 'roof protest' in 2021, ruling that her 'brake failure' claims were defamatory and lacked factual basis. The owner is ordered to apologize and pay compensation, while a separate contract dispute regarding vehicle data remains ongoing.
The Japan Patent Office rejected Nintendo's patent application for touchscreen-based monster capturing mechanics, citing a lack of technical innovation. This ruling impacts Nintendo's ongoing legal strategy against similar games like Palworld.
A gamer successfully sued Microsoft to regain access to their locked Xbox account and digital library. The court ordered Microsoft to restore the account and pay $400 in damages.