The FTC sues Ticketmaster for allegedly colluding with resellers

Will Shanklin / engadget - The FTC and seven states sued Ticketmaster owner Live Nation on Wednesday. The lawsuit accused the company of knowingly allowing brokers to buy tickets in bulk. Ticketmaster allegedly then let them resell the tickets at a significant markup on its own sec…

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Cowardly Disney Caves To Brendan Carr’s Bogus Censorial Threats, Pulling Jimmy Kimmel

Mike Masnick / techdirt - There are multiple ways into this story, but almost all of the reporting on what’s happened claims that Disney pulled talk show host Jimmy Kimmel’s show “indefinitely” over comments that Kimmel made about Charlie Kirk. But that leads most people to assume…

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Disney, Universal, and Warner Bros. sue Minimax over AI use of iconic characters

Maximilian Schreiner / the-decoder - Disney, Universal, and Warner Bros. Discovery have filed a lawsuit in California against Chinese company Minimax.The article Disney, Universal, and Warner Bros. sue Minimax over AI use of iconic characters appeared first on THE DECODER.

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StubHub to price IPO at $23.50, valuing company at $8.6 billion

cnbc - StubHub is poised to hit the public market after twice delaying its IPO, most recently due to market volatility following President Trump's sweeping tariffs.

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ChatGPT may soon require ID verification from adults, CEO says

Benj Edwards / arstechnica - Chatbot will "default to the under-18 experience" when age is uncertain after teen suicide lawsuit.

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Major studios sue Chinese AI startup MiniMax over alleged generative tech misuse

In a high-stakes legal showdown, Disney, Universal and Warner Bros. Discovery have joined forces to file a lawsuit against Chinese AI startup MiniMax. The studios accuse the company of infringing on their intellectual property through unlicensed use of generative AI, marking a bold stand against what they see as rampant misappropriation in the creative tech arena.

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Tesla under investigation for door handles that trap people inside

Andrew J. Hawkins / theverge - Tesla is under investigation for faulty electronic door handles that can trap people inside their vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched the probe, saying it was responding to numerous complaints filed by Tesla owner…

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Court Ruling Blocks Trump’s Attempt to Remove Cook Pre-Fed Meeting

An appeals court has thrown a wrench in President Trump’s plan to fire Cook just before a crucial Federal Reserve meeting. The ruling underscores the judiciary’s check on executive actions, leaving the president to rethink his strategy amid relentless scrutiny and bureaucratic acrobatics.

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New York details its plans for online age verification rules

Anna Washenko / engadget - Last year, New York joined the wave of states passing legislation aimed at protecting minors using the Internet, particularly social media. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids Act and the New York Child Data …

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Encyclopaedia Britannica Sues Perplexity Over Copyright

Sharveya Parasnis / medianama - Britannica has filed a lawsuit against AI firm Perplexity, alleging its answer engine copied copyrighted content from the encyclopedia, raising concerns over AI copyright violations.The post Encyclopaedia Britannica Sues Perplexity Over Copyright appeared…

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Rolling Stone publisher sues Google over AI summary practices

Penske Media Corporation, publisher of Rolling Stone, has launched a lawsuit against Google alleging that the tech giant is using AI-generated article summaries without proper compensation. The legal action challenges Google’s handling of content, raising significant questions about monopoly power and fair treatment of media publishers in the digital age.

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California lawmakers pass AI safety bill SB 53 — but Newsom could still veto

Anthony Ha / techcrunch - The state's landmark safety bill sets new transparency requirements for large AI companies.

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Investigators Probe Charlie Kirk Killing for Co-Conspirators

Utah authorities are deep into the investigation of Charlie Kirk’s murder, hunting for any accomplices in what has turned into a politically charged bloodhound chase. While the inquiry follows standard procedure, some commentators can’t help but offer their own spicy takes on the motives behind this grim case.

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Encyclopedia Britannica and Merriam-Webster sue Perplexity for copying their definitions 

Elissa Welle / theverge - The AI web search company Perplexity is being hit by another lawsuit alleging copyright and trademark infringement, this time from Encyclopedia Britannica and Merriam-Webster. Britannica, the centuries-old publisher that owns Merriam-Webster, sued Perplex…

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New Footage Emerges in Charlie Kirk Assassination Probe

New video evidence in the attempted assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has emerged, intensifying the search for the suspect. Authorities are scrutinizing the fresh footage while calling for a thorough investigation into possible extremist ties. Public pressure mounts as investigators race to piece together the suspect’s trail.

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Elon Musk’s Boring Company suspends work on Vegas airport tunnel after ‘crushing injury’

Sean O'Kane / techcrunch - A worker had to be rescued by the local fire department, but is reportedly stable. Dozens of Boring Company workers have been injured over the years in Vegas.

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Epstein emails expose shadowy gift networks and tactics

Recently released emails detailing Jeffrey Epstein’s operations reveal intricate gift networks, PR maneuvers, and bizarre personal habits. The disclosures offer a fresh, unsettling look behind the curtain of Epstein’s controversial financial dealings and have reignited debates over accountability.

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Justice Department sues Uber for allegedly discriminating against people with disabilities

Sean O'Kane / techcrunch - It's the latest in a long line of criticism — and action — against the company's treatment of people with physical disabilities.

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Subprime Auto Lender Tricolor Files to Liquidate in Bankruptcy

PYMNTS / pymnts - Subprime auto lender Tricolor Holdings reportedly filed to liquidate in bankruptcy Wednesday (Sept. 10), the same day it was reported that banks were set to suffer hundreds of millions of dollars in combined losses from loans tied to the company. Tricolor…

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