TL;DR: Meta faces scrutiny after reports revealed its legal team approved AI chats with children that were described as 'sensual,' sparking public backlash over the implications of such interactions. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3dpmlvx1k2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss #law #tech #legaltech 
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New research: The Passive Voice in Artificial Intelligence Language
AI systems often rely on passive voice to construct the illusion of neutrality.
SSRN → https://papers.ssrn.com/abstract=5263305
Zenodo → https://zenodo.org/records/15616036
TL;DR: Angela Rayner accuses Nigel Farage of jeopardizing young women by proposing the scrapping of the Online Safety Act, warning it could lead to increased ‘revenge porn.’ This criticism comes amid Labour's campaign against the Reform UK leader. https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/aug/17/rayner-says-farage-failing-young-women-plan-scrap-online-safety-act #law #tech #legaltech #autosum
TL;DR: A recent ruling clarifies that internet access providers are not obligated to comply with DMCA unmasking subpoenas, reiterating the protections offered under the DMCA's notice-and-takedown system. https://blog.ericgoldman.org/archives/2025/08/internet-access-providers-arent-bound-by-dmca-unmasking-subpoenas-in-re-cox.htm #law #tech #legaltech #autosum
TL;DR: The ongoing lawsuit between Nintendo and PocketPair over the game Palworld highlights allegations of inspiration drawn from Pokémon, as a new store for Switch 2 features a blatant clone of the game. https://www.techdirt.com/2025/08/15/as-the-nintendo-palworld-lawsuit-continues-switch-2-store-hosts-blatant-palworld-clone/ #law #tech #legaltech #autosum
TL;DR: Campaigners urge the Met to abandon plans for live facial recognition technology at the Notting Hill carnival, citing racial bias and potential legal challenges. The use of such technology is said to threaten the celebration of the African-Caribbean community and exacerbate concerns over state power and discrimination. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/aug/16/facial-recognition-cameras-too-racially-biased-to-use-at-notting-hill-carnival-say-campaigners #law #tech #legaltech #autosum
TL;DR: A judge has blocked the F.T.C.'s investigation into Media Matters, which began due to the group's critical research on Elon Musk and his platform, X. This decision impacts the scrutiny of media watchdog activities related to tech giants. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/15/technology/media-matters-ftc-musk-injunction.html #law #tech #legaltech #autosum
TL;DR: This series of posts delves into the complex relationship between AI, creativity, and copyright policy, advocating for modernized approaches that promote innovation without stifling creativity. https://www.techdirt.com/2025/08/15/when-copyright-enters-the-ai-conversation/ #law #tech #legaltech #autosum
TL;DR: Bluesky's newly announced binding arbitration clause is convoluted and potentially harmful, trapping users in agreements that could limit their legal recourse while the platform maintains a façade of user control. The complicated language surrounding the clause raises concerns about accountability and the implications for users' rights. https://pluralistic.net/2025/08/15/dogs-breakfast/ #law #tech #legaltech #autosum
TL;DR: PACER, the US court system's electronic filing system, faced a hack that temporarily turned it into a useful source for federal court documents, highlighting its ongoing issues with cost and functionality. https://www.techdirt.com/2025/08/15/pacer-hacked-by-malicious-entities-briefly-turning-it-into-a-useful-source-for-federal-court-documents/ #law #tech #legaltech #autosum
TL;DR: The Louisiana attorney general has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, citing several sexually explicit experiences on the platform, including 'Escape to Epstein Island' and 'Public Bathroom Simulator Vibe.' https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/15/louisiana-attorney-general-sues-roblox/ #law #tech #legaltech #autosum
TL;DR: Highlights from today's Morning Docket include the Supreme Court's decision to uphold a social media age check law, a report on Russian hackers breaching PACER, and the NFL's unsuccessful attempt to dismiss the Brian Flores discrimination case. Additionally, the targeting of legal status for Ukrainian refugees by the Trump administration and the passing of famed attorney Gerry Spence are notable updates. https://abovethelaw.com/2025/08/morning-docket-08-15-25/ #law #tech #legaltech #autosum
TL;DR: The Trump Administration's recent AI Action Plan seeks to enforce ideological conformity in AI models, potentially compromising accuracy and perpetuating bias, while raising significant civil liberties concerns as government use of such technologies increases. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/08/president-trumps-war-woke-ai-civil-liberties-nightmare #law #tech #legaltech #autosum
TL;DR: The Supreme Court has temporarily allowed Mississippi's law regulating children's use of social media, despite a trade group's claim that it violates the First Amendment. The law's future remains uncertain as legal battles continue. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/14/us/politics/supreme-court-mississippi-social-media.html #law #tech #legaltech #autosum
TL;DR: Google and Roblox successfully defend against a lawsuit claiming that video games, including those by Epic Games, are designed to foster addiction in users. The ruling highlights the ongoing legal challenges surrounding the video game industry and its marketing practices. https://blog.ericgoldman.org/archives/2025/08/google-and-roblox-defeat-videogame-addiction-lawsuit-courtright-v-epic-games.htm #law #tech #legaltech #autosum
TL;DR: Consumer safety groups are urging the FTC and state attorneys general to investigate Elon Musk’s Grok for its new 'Imagine' tool, which promotes the creation of NSFW AI-generated content. https://www.theverge.com/x-ai/759554/consumer-safety-groups-are-demanding-an-ftc-investigation-into-groks-spicy-mode-elon-musk-grok-imagine-xai #law #tech #legaltech #autosum
TL;DR: UK traffic to popular porn sites has dropped sharply by 47% following the implementation of strict age verification checks under the Online Safety Act last month, according to recent data. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/aug/13/porn-site-traffic-falls-online-safety-act-age-checks #law #tech #legaltech #autosum
TL;DR: A study reveals that older Americans increasingly use AI technologies like voice assistants and home security devices, with most finding them beneficial for independent living. However, concerns about trust and the perceived risks of AI remain, highlighting the need for better education and transparency regarding AI-generated content. https://theconversation.com/older-americans-are-using-ai-study-shows-how-and-what-they-think-of-it-262411 #law #tech #legaltech #autosum
TL;DR: Scott Farquhar, CEO of the Tech Council of Australia, argues that Australia should adopt US-style copyright laws to allow AI free access to creative content, warning that the current legal framework may stifle investment in the industry. https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/aug/14/scott-farquhar-thinks-australia-should-let-ai-train-for-free-on-creative-content-he-overlooks-one-key-point #law #tech #legaltech #autosum
