Lina M. Khan
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Klein and Taylor critique AI's economic risks and oligarchic power
Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor, authors of "End Times Fascism," discuss the significant global investment in artificial intelligence and its widespread economic and societal risks. They argue that the resistance to AI is …
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AI Ethics Debate Ignites Over LLM 'Torture' Project and Regulation Calls
A debate is raging on X regarding the ethics of a GitHub project that simulates torture and pain experiments on large language models. This discussion has been fueled by recent papers and blog posts exploring AI conscio…
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AI products should face strict liability, argues Gary Marcus
Gary Marcus argues that AI products should be subject to strict liability laws, similar to how abnormally dangerous activities are treated in American law. He references a legal precedent where landowners are held liabl…
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NYC enacts 'click-to-cancel' rule for easier subscription termination
New York City has implemented a new "click-to-cancel" rule designed to simplify the process for consumers to end subscriptions. This legislation, announced by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, requires businesses to offer cancellat…
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Jensen Huang, Trump Discuss AI Safety, Huang Shows Off Apple Foldable
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang appeared at the All-In conference, where he received a live call from former President Trump. During their conversation, both Huang and Trump downplayed AI safety concerns, with Trump calling the…
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Former FTC Chair Lina Khan: Existing Laws Sufficient for AI Antitrust
Lina Khan, former FTC chair, has stated that existing laws are sufficient to address anti-competitive practices within the AI industry. She referenced a 1934 Supreme Court decision to emphasize that new legislation may …
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FTC Chair Lina Khan: Existing Laws Sufficient for AI CEO Prosecutions
Lina Khan, chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), has stated that existing antitrust laws are sufficient to prosecute CEOs of AI companies. She emphasized that new legislation is not required to address potential …
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Anthropic faces class action over alleged deceptive AI subscription pricing
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Anthropic, alleging deceptive advertising practices regarding its premium Claude subscription plans. Subscribers to the Max plan, priced at $100-$200 per month, claim that t…
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FTC proposes rules requiring disclosure of personalized pricing by retailers
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is proposing new rules to require retailers to disclose when they use personal consumer data to set prices. This move aims to address "personalized pricing" or "surveillance pricing," …
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Retail AI can spot 'Made in USA' fraud but doesn't act, study finds
A new study indicates that AI shopping assistants from Amazon and Walmart can identify fraudulent "Made in USA" labels but do not actively use this capability to prevent such fraud. This finding, from a think tank assoc…
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Russia and New York enact 'click-to-cancel' rules for AI subscriptions
New regulations in Russia and New York are making it easier for consumers to cancel subscriptions to AI services. Russia's 376-FZ law, effective March 1, 2026, prohibits services from charging users after they opt-out a…
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Lina Khan champions consumer protection in tech markets
Lina Khan is recognized as a strong advocate for consumer protection and for addressing the complex issues surrounding monopolistic practices in technology markets. Her approach emphasizes the need for collective action…
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NYC mandates simple subscription cancellations with new 'Click-to-Cancel' rule
New York City Mayor Mamdani has introduced a "Click-to-Cancel" rule designed to simplify subscription cancellations for city residents, effective October 1. This rule, enforced by the Department of Consumer and Worker P…
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John Deere settles FTC antitrust case, granting farmers broader repair rights
John Deere has reached a significant antitrust settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that grants farmers broader access to repair their tractors and farm equipment. This agreement is a major victory in the …
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FTC fines DoNotPay $193K for deceptive AI lawyer claims
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached a settlement with AI startup DoNotPay, requiring the company to pay $193,000 for making deceptive claims about its AI lawyer service. The FTC found that DoNotPay falsely ad…