KC Green settles copyright dispute with AI startup Artisan
Artist KC Green has reached a settlement with AI startup Artisan, resulting in the removal of advertisements that used his artwork without authorization.
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476 storiesGoogle found liable for trademark infringement in India
The Delhi High Court ruled Google liable for trademark infringement regarding keyword advertising, sparking renewed criticism from Indian founders over the platform's ad practices.
Microsoft threatens legal action against security researcher
Microsoft is threatening legal action against a security researcher who published unpatched bugs, sparking industry backlash over the company's handling of vulnerability disclosures.
Texas DMV data reveals Waymo’s lead in autonomous vehicle fleet size
A new Texas law requiring autonomous vehicle registration reveals Waymo has nearly 600 vehicles in the state, significantly outpacing competitors like Tesla, which has 42.
US military confirms troops tracked via commercial location data
The U.S. Department of Defense confirmed adversaries are using commercial location data to track military personnel, prompting calls to regulate the adtech industry as a national security threat.
Rivian faces NHTSA probe over rear suspension issues
The US federal safety regulator is investigating Rivian’s rear suspension service procedures, a probe that could affect nearly 115,000 vehicles following reports of sudden control loss.
Google engineer charged with insider trading on Polymarket
The U.S. Justice Department has charged a Google software engineer with insider trading, alleging he used confidential company data to make $1.2 million on Polymarket.
SpaceX faces FAA investigation after Starship booster failure
The FAA has ordered SpaceX to investigate a Starship booster failure, pausing test flights and potentially impacting the company's timeline for its anticipated mid-June IPO.
China tightens travel and capital rules for AI sector
China is reportedly imposing travel restrictions on AI founders and vetting foreign capital, signaling a strategic effort to retain talent and control its domestic AI industry.
Volvo avoids U.S. ban on Chinese-connected vehicle technology
Volvo Cars received specific authorization from the Trump administration to continue selling connected vehicles in the U.S., avoiding a ban on Chinese-connected technology.
US government eyes plutonium for nuclear reactor fuel
The Department of Energy has selected five startups to negotiate receiving plutonium, which could potentially be used as fuel for nuclear reactors.
Dutch government blocks Kyndryl acquisition of Solvinity
The Dutch government has blocked US IT firm Kyndryl from acquiring cloud provider Solvinity, citing a potential risk to the public interest regarding national identity data.
Pope Leo XIV issues encyclical on AI and power concentration
Pope Leo XIV released an encyclical warning that AI, if governed by a small elite, threatens the common good and amplifies existing inequalities.
NTSB restricts docket access after AI reconstructs crash audio
The NTSB temporarily restricted its public docket system after AI tools were used to reconstruct cockpit audio from spectrograms of a fatal UPS plane crash.
Blue Origin cleared to resume New Glenn launches
The FAA has cleared Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket to resume flights following a one-month grounding caused by an upper-stage failure during an April mission.
Apple asks Supreme Court to limit Epic Games lawsuit scope
Apple is petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court to limit the Epic Games lawsuit injunction, while simultaneously contesting a civil contempt order regarding its App Store fee structure.
Law enforcement shuts down VPN service used by ransomware gangs
International law enforcement agencies have shut down First VPN, a service used by at least 25 ransomware gangs, and arrested its administrator following a multi-year investigation.
Trump delays AI security executive order
President Trump has delayed an executive order requiring AI companies to share models for security evaluation, citing concerns about maintaining competitive leadership.
Jeff Bezos argues for tax relief for lower-income Americans
Jeff Bezos argued that lower-income Americans should pay no taxes, while asserting the United States faces a spending problem rather than a revenue issue.
Jury rejects Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI founders
A jury rejected Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI’s founders, citing the case's weakness and timing, while evidence emerged of Musk using OpenAI resources for Tesla.