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US revives ancient maritime law to seize Iranian oil tankers
The U.S. Department of Justice is reviving prize law, an ancient legal framework, to facilitate the seizure and sale of Iranian oil tankers. This centuries-old maritime tradition, last significantly used during the Span…
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Data Centers' Water Consumption Threatens Supplies Beyond Arid Regions
A new report from the think tank Ceres indicates that data centers consume a significant amount of water, even in regions outside of the arid Southwest. The study highlights that the electric power generation required t…
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Google wins Spirit Airlines data auction amid AI training data demand
Google has won an initial auction for the data archives of the defunct Spirit Airlines, bidding $10 million for emails, messages, and code. However, this bid is being challenged by AI startup Micro1, which submitted a l…
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US considers mandatory AI registration, sparking debate on innovation vs. oversight
A debate is emerging within the United States regarding the potential requirement for AI developers to legally register their AI systems with the federal government. Proponents argue that registration, similar to that f…
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Google buys Spirit Airlines' data for $10M to train AI models · 8 sources tracked
Google has acquired a substantial dataset from the defunct Spirit Airlines for $10 million, intending to use it for training its artificial intelligence models. The purchase, approved by a U.S. bankruptcy court, include…
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OpenAI's next model: GPT-5.5 confirmed, GPT-6 remains unannounced
Reports about OpenAI's next-generation AI model, potentially named GPT-6, are circulating, but a detailed investigation reveals that the codename "Spud" actually referred to GPT-5.5, released in April. While a more capa…
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ChatGPT now refuses author style imitation requests
OpenAI has updated ChatGPT to refuse direct requests to mimic the writing styles of famous authors. While the chatbot previously might have complied with requests for deceased authors, it now generally declines to imita…
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Federal AI Law Preemption Sparks State Lawmaker Concerns
Federal lawmakers are drafting legislation that would preempt state-level AI laws, a move that is causing concern among state legislators. While proponents argue that a unified federal approach is necessary to avoid con…
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Congress eyes 'federal floor, state ceiling' for AI laws
Congress is considering a "federal floor, state ceiling" approach to AI regulation, aiming to establish a national minimum standard while allowing states to implement stricter rules. This model, similar to those used fo…
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State AI Laws Face Enforcement Hurdles Amidst Federal Legal Vacuum
New state-level AI laws face significant enforcement challenges due to limited resources and prioritization issues, potentially rendering them ineffective. The author argues that without robust enforcement, these laws w…
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AI Developers Grapple with Vague Regulations and Disclosure Mandates
AI developers are facing significant challenges in complying with newly enacted, often vaguely worded AI regulations. These laws, particularly in the United States, are so imprecise that companies struggle to interpret …
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Perplexity launches AI agent for legal teams, routing 20+ models
Perplexity has launched Computer for Counsel, an AI agent designed to assist legal professionals with administrative tasks and research. This new product, available to Enterprise and Max subscribers, acts as a workflow …
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Labor tensions rise over data center growth, Bloomberg Law reports
Organized labor is experiencing growing tensions due to the rapid expansion of data centers, according to a UC Law professor interviewed by Bloomberg Law. This development highlights a potential conflict between technol…
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Lawyers Can't Claim Ignorance of AI Hallucinations Anymore
Legal professionals can no longer claim ignorance regarding AI hallucinations, as the prevalence of such errors in legal briefs has become widely publicized. Attorneys are now expected to verify any AI-generated content…
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Attorneys' claims of AI hallucination ignorance face disbelief
Attorneys who claim ignorance about AI hallucinations after using them in legal filings are facing increased scrutiny and disbelief. While courts previously excused such errors due to a perceived lack of technical under…
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AI Hallucinations Cause Legal Briefing Issues for Attorneys
Attorneys are increasingly facing consequences for relying on AI-generated content, specifically hallucinations, in legal briefs. Judges are becoming less lenient with excuses of ignorance regarding AI capabilities. Thi…