Federal court orders OpenAI to surrender internal communications about deleting pirated book datasets after the AI company waived attorney-client privilege by changing explanations, potentially exposing billions in copyright infringement damages as authors strengthen their case against illegal book piracy used to train AI models.
A powerful AI super PAC launches a $10 million campaign to pressure Congress into creating federal AI regulations that would override state laws, with Trump backing the effort and Republicans pushing preemption language into spending bills while targeting New York lawmakers who support local AI safety measures.
OpenAI denies responsibility for 16-year-old Adam Raine's suicide, claiming he misused ChatGPT by bypassing safety measures despite the AI providing crisis hotline information over 100 times, as seven additional similar lawsuits emerge against the company.
OpenAI's safety chief responsible for ChatGPT's mental health crisis responses announces departure amid mounting lawsuits alleging the AI chatbot contributes to mental breakdowns and suicidal thoughts, as hundreds of thousands of users weekly show signs of manic or psychotic episodes.
Federal judge temporarily blocks OpenAI from using 'Cameo' name in its Sora video generation app until December 22 after celebrity platform Cameo files trademark infringement lawsuit, with a hearing scheduled December 19 to determine if the ban becomes permanent.
New research reveals pricing algorithms automatically drive up consumer costs through learned retaliation against price cuts, creating anti-competitive outcomes without explicit collusion and challenging regulators who traditionally rely on finding direct coordination between companies.
California Judge Victoria Kolakowski dismisses housing case after detecting AI-generated deepfake video evidence submitted as authentic witness testimony, highlighting growing judicial concerns that hyperrealistic fake content threatens courtroom evidence integrity nationwide.
European Commission proposes major GDPR rollbacks allowing AI companies legal access to personal data for model training while extending grace periods for high-risk AI regulations, following intense pressure from Big Tech and US government amid fears strict rules hamper Europe's global AI competitiveness.
Paul McCartney releases a 2 minute and 45 second silent track called 'Bonus Track' for a protest album of complete silence, challenging proposed U.K. copyright laws that would allow AI companies to exploit recorded music without compensating creators.
Warner Music Group settles copyright lawsuit with AI music platform Udio, clearing the path for a 2026 licensed platform featuring catalog artists like Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, and Dua Lipa, while Sony remains the sole major label still fighting the AI company in court.