Photobucket Faces Privacy Backlash Over AI Data Sales Controversy
Photobucket hit with major class action lawsuit for planning to sell users' photos and biometric data to AI companies without proper consent. The case could affect up to 100 million users and billions of photos, with potential damages of $5,000 per violation.
Software Developer Arrested in Healthcare CEO Murder Investigation
A 26-year-old software engineer was arrested in Pennsylvania for the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City. The suspect, found with weapons and fake IDs, had written grievances against the healthcare system and corporate America.
TikTok Seeks Emergency Injunction to Block Impending US Ban
TikTok has filed an urgent legal bid seeking to temporarily halt a nationwide ban set for January 2025, after losing a federal appeals court challenge. The social media giant, serving 170 million US users, hopes to buy time for Supreme Court review while ByteDance argues the ban violates First Amendment rights.
Cities Fight Back Against AI-Powered Rent Hikes as Legal Scrutiny Intensifies
U.S. cities are increasingly challenging landlords' use of AI algorithms to set rental prices, with San Diego joining San Francisco and Philadelphia in proposing restrictions. The movement gains momentum as federal authorities pursue antitrust action against leading provider RealPage.