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TL;DR: New York state law now mandates that businesses disclosing personalized pricing must inform customers that algorithm-based prices rely on their personal data.
New York state law takes aim at personalized pricing | TechCrunch
Businesses that use personalized pricing are now required to tell customers, “This price was set by an algorithm using your personal data."
techcrunch.com
November 29, 2025 at 6:56 PM
TL;DR: New York state law now mandates that businesses disclosing personalized pricing must inform customers that algorithm-based prices rely on their personal data.
TL;DR: DJI faces an automatic ban from the US starting December 23rd, 2025, unless intervention occurs, hindering the import of new products despite existing users being able to operate their current devices.
DJI ban: how the world’s biggest dronemaker is getting shoved out of the US
December 23rd is the deadline.
www.theverge.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:56 PM
TL;DR: DJI faces an automatic ban from the US starting December 23rd, 2025, unless intervention occurs, hindering the import of new products despite existing users being able to operate their current devices.
TL;DR: The battle over AI regulation is intensifying as federal and state governments vie for control over the rules that could impact consumers significantly.
The race to regulate AI has sparked a federal vs state showdown | TechCrunch
The fight over AI regulation isn't about the technology -- it's about whether Washington or the states get to set the rules, and what happens to consumers caught in between.
techcrunch.com
November 28, 2025 at 3:56 PM
TL;DR: The battle over AI regulation is intensifying as federal and state governments vie for control over the rules that could impact consumers significantly.
TL;DR: The UK government's proposed mandatory digital ID scheme raises privacy concerns and state overreach, with advocates warning of increased surveillance and marginalization of vulnerable groups. Critics find the justification for digital IDs unconvincing and call for policy reevaluation.
The UK Has It Wrong on Digital ID. Here’s Why.
In late September, the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his government’s plans to introduce a new digital ID scheme in the country to take effect before the end of the Parliament (no later than August 2029). The scheme will, according to the Prime Minister, “cut the faff” in...
www.eff.org
November 28, 2025 at 2:15 PM
TL;DR: The UK government's proposed mandatory digital ID scheme raises privacy concerns and state overreach, with advocates warning of increased surveillance and marginalization of vulnerable groups. Critics find the justification for digital IDs unconvincing and call for policy reevaluation.
TL;DR: As the smart-toy market surges, advocates warn of potential dangers posed by AI-powered toys, urging for stricter regulations and safety testing to protect children.
After a teddy bear talked about kink, AI watchdogs are warning parents against smart toys
Advocates are fighting against the $16.7bn global smart-toy market, decrying surveillance and a lack of regulation
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 1:57 PM
TL;DR: As the smart-toy market surges, advocates warn of potential dangers posed by AI-powered toys, urging for stricter regulations and safety testing to protect children.
TL;DR: In response to the Online Safety Act's strict internet age restrictions, many Brits are turning to VPNs for easier access, with creative solutions like using video game mechanics also gaining popularity.
The VPN panic is only getting started
Could age restrictions come to VPNs next?
www.theverge.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:17 PM
TL;DR: In response to the Online Safety Act's strict internet age restrictions, many Brits are turning to VPNs for easier access, with creative solutions like using video game mechanics also gaining popularity.
TL;DR: Intel defends its new hire, Wei-Jen Lo, against TSMC's allegations of trade secret theft as Taiwanese prosecutors launch an investigation into the matter. Lo is expected to enhance Intel's mass production capabilities following his departure from TSMC.
Intel says star hire from TSMC didn’t steal secrets
But Taiwanese authorities have already raided his houses
www.theverge.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:57 PM
TL;DR: Intel defends its new hire, Wei-Jen Lo, against TSMC's allegations of trade secret theft as Taiwanese prosecutors launch an investigation into the matter. Lo is expected to enhance Intel's mass production capabilities following his departure from TSMC.
TL;DR: Mandatory age verification laws harm online privacy and access, restricting free internet use instead of improving safety. Advocates suggest that robust privacy legislation and enhanced parental controls better protect children and create a safer online environment.
Privacy is For the Children (Too)
Age verification will not keep children safe online. Rather, it is a large proverbial hammer that nails everyone—adults and young people alike—into restrictive parameters of what the government deems appropriate content. That reality is more obvious and tangible now that we’ve seen age-restrictive regulations roll out in various states and countries. But that doesn’t have to be the future if we turn away from age-gating the web.
www.eff.org
November 26, 2025 at 11:17 PM
TL;DR: Mandatory age verification laws harm online privacy and access, restricting free internet use instead of improving safety. Advocates suggest that robust privacy legislation and enhanced parental controls better protect children and create a safer online environment.
TL;DR: The article discusses the implications of third-party litigation funding in patent lawsuits, highlighting how shell companies with vast resources can challenge leading American technology firms, potentially stifling innovation.
Secret Third-Party Litigation Funding Threatens American Innovation
Imagine a leading American technology firm, the engine of thousands of jobs and critical innovation, besieged by a patent lawsuit. Typical enough, but this time there is a twist: The plaintiff is a…
www.techdirt.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:57 PM
TL;DR: The article discusses the implications of third-party litigation funding in patent lawsuits, highlighting how shell companies with vast resources can challenge leading American technology firms, potentially stifling innovation.
TL;DR: Pentagon contractors are pushing against a right-to-repair provision in the defense policy bill, which may be replaced by a 'data-as-a-service' model, raising concerns about accessibility and maintenance for military equipment.
Pentagon contractors want to blow up military right to repair
Policymakers might reverse military right to repair.
www.theverge.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:26 PM
TL;DR: Pentagon contractors are pushing against a right-to-repair provision in the defense policy bill, which may be replaced by a 'data-as-a-service' model, raising concerns about accessibility and maintenance for military equipment.
TL;DR: Several insurance companies in the US are moving to exclude AI-related liability from their coverage as courts express hesitance to accept AI-generated evidence, while Greystar settles an antitrust lawsuit over algorithmic rent collusion for $7 million.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:11 PM
TL;DR: Several insurance companies in the US are moving to exclude AI-related liability from their coverage as courts express hesitance to accept AI-generated evidence, while Greystar settles an antitrust lawsuit over algorithmic rent collusion for $7 million.
TL;DR: JustiGuide is leveraging AI to enhance the immigration experience by helping individuals navigate the U.S. system and connect with lawyers, aiming to reduce costs in the process.
JustiGuide wants to use AI to help people navigate the U.S. immigration system | TechCrunch
The startup uses AI to help immigrants understand the system, connect with lawyers and reduce associated costs.
techcrunch.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:56 PM
TL;DR: JustiGuide is leveraging AI to enhance the immigration experience by helping individuals navigate the U.S. system and connect with lawyers, aiming to reduce costs in the process.
TL;DR: Norm Ai has raised $50 million from Blackstone to launch Norm Law LLP, an AI-native law firm targeting financial services clients, emphasizing the intersection of AI technology and legal practice.
Norm Ai Raises $50 Million from Blackstone, Launches AI-Native Law Firm
Norm Ai, the New York-based legal and compliance AI company, said last week that it has secured an additional $50 million investment from asset management firm Blackstone and is launching Norm Law LLP...
www.lawnext.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:56 PM
TL;DR: Norm Ai has raised $50 million from Blackstone to launch Norm Law LLP, an AI-native law firm targeting financial services clients, emphasizing the intersection of AI technology and legal practice.
TL;DR: The European Parliament has passed a resolution proposing a social media ban for children under 16 without parental permission, addressing mental health concerns. Although not legally binding, it heightens demands for formal legislation on age restrictions for internet access.
European parliament calls for social media ban on under-16s
MEPs pass resolution to help parents tackle growing dangers of addictive internet platforms
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:56 PM
TL;DR: The European Parliament has passed a resolution proposing a social media ban for children under 16 without parental permission, addressing mental health concerns. Although not legally binding, it heightens demands for formal legislation on age restrictions for internet access.
TL;DR: OpenAI argues that the suicide of a California teenager was due to his 'misuse' of ChatGPT, denying responsibility in response to a lawsuit filed by the boy's family.
ChatGPT firm blames boy’s suicide on ‘misuse’ of its technology
OpenAI responds to lawsuit claiming its chatbot encouraged California teenager to kill himself
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:16 PM
TL;DR: OpenAI argues that the suicide of a California teenager was due to his 'misuse' of ChatGPT, denying responsibility in response to a lawsuit filed by the boy's family.
TL;DR: A vulnerability in jury systems from Tyler Technologies has exposed the personal data of jurors across several US states, including names and contact information, raising serious concerns over privacy and security.
Bug in jury systems used by several US states exposed sensitive personal data | TechCrunch
An easy-to-exploit vulnerability in a jury system made by Tyler Technologies exposed the personally identifiable data of jurors, including names, home addresses, emails, and phone numbers.
techcrunch.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:56 PM
TL;DR: A vulnerability in jury systems from Tyler Technologies has exposed the personal data of jurors across several US states, including names and contact information, raising serious concerns over privacy and security.
TL;DR: Corvex's recent appointee as CTO, Brian Raymond, faces indictment for illegal chip exports, prompting the company to assert that he was never their CTO.
Tech firm’s new CTO gets indicted; company then claims he was never CTO
Corvex named Brian Raymond as CTO days before indictment for illegal chip exports.
arstechnica.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:56 PM
TL;DR: Corvex's recent appointee as CTO, Brian Raymond, faces indictment for illegal chip exports, prompting the company to assert that he was never their CTO.
TL;DR: Character.AI is banning underage users from open-ended chats amid lawsuits regarding its impact on teen mental health and introducing a new 'Stories' feature for structured interactions with AI characters instead.
Character.AI launches Stories for teens after banning them from chats
Choose-your-own-AI-adventure.
www.theverge.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:16 PM
TL;DR: Character.AI is banning underage users from open-ended chats amid lawsuits regarding its impact on teen mental health and introducing a new 'Stories' feature for structured interactions with AI characters instead.
TL;DR: Rights organizations are urging the Department of Homeland Security to halt ICE's Mobile Fortify, a controversial facial recognition app that potentially infringes on civil liberties and could lead to wrongful detentions of migrants and U.S. citizens.
Rights Organizations Demand Halt to Mobile Fortify, ICE's Handheld Face Recognition Program
Mobile Fortify, the new app used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to use face recognition technology (FRT) to identify people during street encounters, is an affront to the rights and dignity of migrants and U.S. citizens alike. That's why a coalition of privacy, civil liberties and...
www.eff.org
November 26, 2025 at 2:56 PM
TL;DR: Rights organizations are urging the Department of Homeland Security to halt ICE's Mobile Fortify, a controversial facial recognition app that potentially infringes on civil liberties and could lead to wrongful detentions of migrants and U.S. citizens.
TL;DR: Warner Music has officially partnered with AI song generator Suno after resolving a copyright infringement lawsuit filed against the platform, marking a significant move in the music industry's relationship with technology.
Warner Music signs deal with AI song generator Suno after settling lawsuit
Music company representing Coldplay and Ed Sheeran had sued tech platform alleging mass copyright infringement Business live – latest updates
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:17 PM
TL;DR: Warner Music has officially partnered with AI song generator Suno after resolving a copyright infringement lawsuit filed against the platform, marking a significant move in the music industry's relationship with technology.
TL;DR: SKILLS is launching a new certification program focused on legal transformation roles, encompassing various legal tech and innovation specializations. The initiative invites volunteers to contribute to this development.
SKILLS Launches Certification Program, Seeks Volunteers
SKILLS is developing a certification program for legal transformation roles, covering the full range of legal tech and innovation specialisations. The New York-based group, headed by Oz Benamram, i…
www.artificiallawyer.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:57 PM
TL;DR: SKILLS is launching a new certification program focused on legal transformation roles, encompassing various legal tech and innovation specializations. The initiative invites volunteers to contribute to this development.
TL;DR: The House Energy and Commerce Committee has introduced a package of 19 bills aimed at enhancing online safety for children, setting the stage for significant internet regulations and ongoing debates over online speech rights.
House overhauls KOSA in a new kids online safety package
It removes the duty of care from KOSA.
www.theverge.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:56 PM
TL;DR: The House Energy and Commerce Committee has introduced a package of 19 bills aimed at enhancing online safety for children, setting the stage for significant internet regulations and ongoing debates over online speech rights.
TL;DR: Rumors suggest the White House will soon issue an executive order to preempt state AI laws, which has sparked intense scrutiny among lawyers and policymakers in Washington.
David Sacks tried to kill state AI laws — and it blew up in his face
A leaked executive order reveals that the tech billionaire would have become America’s AI policy gatekeeper.
www.theverge.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:56 PM
TL;DR: Rumors suggest the White House will soon issue an executive order to preempt state AI laws, which has sparked intense scrutiny among lawyers and policymakers in Washington.
TL;DR: The challenge to Maryland's 'Kid Code' survives a motion to dismiss, potentially impacting state internet regulations and privacy laws aimed at children.
Challenge to Maryland's "Kid Code" Survives Motion to Dismiss-NetChoice v. Brown - Technology & Marketing Law Blog
[As I mentioned, I am backlogged on blogging decisions involving state Internet regulations from 2025. This decision gets fast-tracked due to its significance.] In 2022, California enacted its Age Appropriate Design Code, a segregate-and-suppress law. That triggered a possible California...
blog.ericgoldman.org
November 25, 2025 at 9:16 PM
TL;DR: The challenge to Maryland's 'Kid Code' survives a motion to dismiss, potentially impacting state internet regulations and privacy laws aimed at children.
TL;DR: Warner Music has partnered with AI music startup Suno, allowing artists and songwriters to retain control over the use of their names, images, and compositions in AI-generated music, while also settling a recent lawsuit.
Warner Music signs deal with AI music startup Suno, settles lawsuit | TechCrunch
WMG says artists and songwriters will have full control over whether and how their names, images, likenesses, voices, and compositions are used in new AI-generated music.
techcrunch.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:56 PM
TL;DR: Warner Music has partnered with AI music startup Suno, allowing artists and songwriters to retain control over the use of their names, images, and compositions in AI-generated music, while also settling a recent lawsuit.