Generative AI Is Making an Old Problem Much, Much Worse

Generative AI Is Making an Old Problem Much, Much Worse

Earlier this year, sexually explicit images of Taylor Swift were shared repeatedly X. The pictures were almost certainly created with generative-AI tools, demonstrating the ease with which the technology can be put to nefarious ends. This case mirrors many other apparently similar examples, including fake images depicting the arrest of former President Donald Trump, AI-generated …

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Amazon loses trademark appeal as UK Supreme Court confirms targeting British consumers

Amazon loses trademark appeal as UK Supreme Court confirms targeting British consumers

The case dates back to 2019 when Lifestyle Equities initiated legal proceedings against Amazon in London, alleging the tech giant infringed its registered trademarks in the UK for the words ‘Beverly Hills Polo Club’, along with a corresponding logo used across various product categories. Lifestyle Equities alleged that Amazon’s US website infringed its trademarks by …

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Google may remove 10 popular apps from Play Store over non-compliance with guidelines 

Google may remove 10 popular apps from Play Store over non-compliance with guidelines 

Google has announced its intention to remove 10 popular apps from the Play Store due to non-compliance with guidelines. The move comes after an extended period during which these developers have not paid for the services provided by Google Play, despite interim protections secured from court.Despite efforts to work with developers and find solutions, Google …

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Big Tech fights Texas and Florida at SCOTUS, and Brett Kavanaugh might be the one saving the internet as we know it.

Big Tech fights Texas and Florida at SCOTUS, and Brett Kavanaugh might be the one saving the internet as we know it.

Can Florida and Texas weaponize conservative paranoia over Big Tech’s alleged liberal bias to destroy social media and free speech as we know it? After nearly four hours of arguments on this question at the Supreme Court on Monday, the answer is disconcertingly unclear. The justices split along unusual lines as they grappled with the …

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The Supreme Court reconsiders the internet. Uh-oh.

The Supreme Court reconsiders the internet. Uh-oh.

This is part of Opening Arguments, Slate’s coverage of the start of the latest Supreme Court term. We’re working to change the way the media covers the Supreme Court. Support our work when you join Slate Plus. The Supreme Court has been reluctant to resolve disputes concerning the scope of online free speech rights. Five years ago, in a decision …

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Income Tax Rules | No Requirement That Any Particular Mode Of Computing Claim Of Depreciation Has To Be Opted Before Due Date Of Filing Return: SC

Income Tax Rules | No Requirement That Any Particular Mode Of Computing Claim Of Depreciation Has To Be Opted Before Due Date Of Filing Return: SC

The Supreme Court observed that there is no requirement under the second proviso to sub-rule (1A) of Rule 5 of the Income Tax Rules 1962 that any particular mode of computing the claim of depreciation has to be opted for before the due date of filing of the return. The Court added that only requirement …

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The Supreme Court will hear case on government’s contacts with social media companies

The Supreme Court will hear case on government’s contacts with social media companies

As expected, the Supreme Court will weigh in on a attempting to limit contact between federal officials and social media companies. The case could have sweeping implications for how social media companies make policy and content moderation decisions. The case stems from a lawsuit, brought by the attorneys general of Missouri and Louisiana, that alleges …

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Google Allegedly Urged Supreme Court to Dismiss Android Antitrust Directives

Google Allegedly Urged Supreme Court to Dismiss Android Antitrust Directives

Google has requested the Indian Supreme Court to dismiss antitrust directives against it regarding abuse of the Android market, sources have revealed. This move comes as Google continues its legal battle against the competition watchdog in one of its most crucial markets. In October, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) claimed that Google, whose Android …

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