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OpenAI is filing a motion to dismiss Apple's trade secrets lawsuit, arguing that Apple's own weak security and offboarding practices undermine its claim that the information qualifies as trade secrets, and accusing Apple of suing to slow down OpenAI's AI hardware innovation.

Suno announces new watermarking and fingerprinting tools to mark AI-generated tracks, limit downloads, and update community guidelines to prevent copycat songs, amid ongoing lawsuits from major labels and artist bodies.

Nintendo reported a 150.5% surge in quarterly operating profit, boosted by strong game sales and approximately $300 million in US tariff refunds, but is facing a lawsuit over keeping those refunds while consumers paid higher console prices.

OpenAI has asked a federal judge to dismiss Apple's trade secrets lawsuit, calling the allegations meritless and arguing Apple mischaracterizes employee actions and generic product info as theft. The legal battle centers on former Apple employees who joined OpenAI and allegedly stole confidential documents for hardware development.

Article reports that OpenAI employees flagged a potential shooter's disturbing ChatGPT conversations before a mass shooting, but executives did not warn law enforcement, leading to lawsuits from victims' families.

Elon Musk reacts to a report that Apple filed a preliminary injunction against OpenAI, alleging theft of trade secrets and requesting forensic supervision.

Apple escalates its trade-secrets lawsuit against OpenAI, seeking a preliminary injunction and expedited discovery while claiming that more former employees may have shared confidential data with OpenAI.

OpenAI responds to Apple's trade secrets lawsuit, calling it 'aggressive and oddly personal' and denying allegations, while Apple seeks a preliminary injunction over former employees.

OpenAI publicly rebuts Apple's trade-secrets lawsuit in a blog post, sharing communications to counter allegations and sway public opinion.

OpenAI responds publicly to Apple's lawsuit, accusing Apple of misrepresenting facts and failing to reach out properly before litigation, while asserting they have no trade secrets of Apple's.

Paul Grewal is joining AI company Cognition as Chief Legal and Global Affairs Officer, where Devin, an AI software engineer, is developed.

Paul Grewal, former Chief Legal Officer at Coinbase, is joining AI startup Cognition as Chief Legal and Global Affairs Officer.

A German court ruled that AI music company Suno infringed copyright by using works from collecting society GEMA without permission, a significant legal setback for generative AI music firms. Suno disagrees and is considering an appeal.

eBay employees conducted a harassment campaign against a couple over their critical newsletter, leading to a $56 million settlement.

A federal judge denied xAI's request to block Minnesota's ban on 'nudify' apps, allowing the law to take effect while xAI's lawsuit proceeds. The judge noted xAI's delay in filing the motion as a key factor.

A Los Angeles judge granted Santa Monica's preliminary injunction, ordering Waymo to stop overnight charging operations at two lots due to noise and traffic complaints from residents.

Lancaster Country Day School is defending itself against a lawsuit over AI-generated nude images of 59 female students, arguing it had no legal duty to report AI images as child abuse and that it reported back to the attorney general who provided the tip.

A social media post questions why OpenAI and Anthropic are not facing criminal investigations for hacking, suggesting that AI companies might evade responsibility by blaming their AI systems.

A judge said the Trump administration lacks evidence to justify labeling Anthropic a supply-chain risk and banning federal use of its technology, in a case stemming from Anthropic's refusal to allow its AI for lethal weapons and mass surveillance.

A judge expressed skepticism that the Trump administration has sufficient evidence to label Anthropic a supply-chain risk, citing lack of proof for claims that Anthropic could disable its AI models and warning against retaliatory contractor policies.