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Engadget
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

The DOJ makes its first known arrest for AI-generated CSAM

CSAM generated by AI is illegal and punishable under the law. [ more ]
#antitrust
New York Post
1 week ago
Apple

Apple slams DOJ antitrust lawsuit alleging smartphone monopoly, urges dismissal

Apple plans to dismiss lawsuit alleging monopolization of smartphone market by DOJ and 15 states. [ more ]
Investing.com
2 weeks ago
Marketing

Google seeks non-jury trial in US ad tech lawsuit, filing says By Reuters

Google seeks non-jury trial in DOJ antitrust lawsuit. [ more ]
The Verge
4 weeks ago
Tech industry

As Google's antitrust trial wraps, DOJ seeks sanctions over missing messages

The fate of Google's search business is now in the hands of Judge Amit Mehta after closing arguments in the landmark trial. [ more ]
Quartz
1 month ago
Tech industry

Google's landmark antitrust trial is coming to a close

Google faces significant antitrust allegations, accused of using anticompetitive tactics to maintain a monopoly over search engine services. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
Tech industry

Google paid Apple $20B in 2022 alone for default status: docs

Google paid $20 billion to Apple in 2022 as a default search engine on Safari, raising antitrust concerns. [ more ]
Engadget
2 months ago
Tech industry

Apple refutes every claim made in DOJ's antitrust lawsuit

Apple refutes antitrust claims, states it doesn't block competitors' apps or services.
Company explains selective API restrictions for user privacy and security. [ more ]
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#ai
Ars Technica
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

"CSAM generated by AI is still CSAM," DOJ says after rare arrest

The DOJ arrested a man for using AI to create and distribute child sexual abuse material through social media. [ more ]
Above the Law
2 months ago
Law

Morning Docket: 03.19.24

Dartmouth's refusal to negotiate with unionized basketball team reflects Ivy League mindset.
DOJ to target companies making fraudulent AI claims ahead of IPOs. [ more ]
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Above the Law
2 weeks ago
Law

Morning Docket: 05.15.24

DOJ warns Boeing about crashes tolerance level [ more ]
#cryptocurrency
Coindesk
2 weeks ago
Business

U.S. Senators Question Justice Department's Pursuit of Crypto Mixers

Senators challenge DOJ's pursuit of crypto mixing services as unlicensed money transmitters. [ more ]
Ars Technica
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

Crypto influencer guilty of $110M scheme that shut down Mango Markets

Jury convicts Avi Eisenberg in DOJ's first cryptocurrency open-market manipulation case. [ more ]
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#google
Digiday
4 weeks ago
Marketing

Google's antitrust trial spotlights search ads on the final day of closing arguments

Google's search advertising business traps advertisers, limiting alternatives and leading to opaque processes and high prices. [ more ]
The Verge
3 months ago
Tech industry

Google foreshadows its final arguments in search monopoly trial

Google files posttrial brief to defend against monopoly allegations
Google emphasizes its quality and popularity in search engine market [ more ]
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Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

DOJ Arrests Early Bitcoin Investor Roger Ver, 'Bitcoin Jesus,' on Charges of Tax Fraud

Roger Ver, a prominent Bitcoin investor, faces indictment by the DOJ for mail fraud, tax evasion, and false tax returns, potentially leading to extradition and trial. [ more ]
emptywheel
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Elon Musk's Xitter Stalls a Criminal Investigation, Again - emptywheel

Xitter delayed access to subscriber records for over two months due to a complaint about notifying subjects of the investigation. [ more ]
ABA Journal
1 month ago
Law

Former DOJ official who alleged election fraud violated at least one ethics rule, ethics committee says

Clark violated ethics rule with false claims of election fraud during 2020 presidential election.
Preliminary finding by ethics committee could result in suspension or revocation of Clark's law license. [ more ]
#hunter-biden
Axios
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

GOP probes Justice Department on Biden whistleblowers

Republicans demand DOJ documents on whistleblowers investigation
Whistleblowers allege DOJ favored treatment in Hunter Biden tax probe [ more ]
emptywheel
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

David Weiss Is Withholding the Proof Leo Wise Claims Doesn't Exist - emptywheel

Leo Wise used arbitrage to argue politics didn't influence reneging on Hunter Biden plea.
Wise denied claims IRS agent influence, questioned lack of proof from defense. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
5 months ago
US politics

Reporters Bombard Jean-Pierre About Hunter Biden And Whether He And President Biden Are Speaking To Each Other'

Reporters questioned White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre about Hunter Biden's indictment and the emotional toll it may be taking on President Joe Biden.
Hunter Biden's attorney accused the DOJ of selective prosecution, suggesting that if his last name were not Biden, these charges would not have been brought. [ more ]
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#apple
Above the Law
2 months ago
Law

No. 1 Biglaw Firm In The Country To Represent Apple In Government's Antitrust Suit

Apple hires Kirkland & Ellis, a top law firm, to defend against DOJ antitrust claims.
Kirkland & Ellis partners bring expertise in litigation, antitrust, and regulatory matters to represent Apple. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
2 months ago
Tech industry

The End of the iPhone as We Know It

Apple facing antitrust lawsuit targeting iPhone
Antitrust lawsuit focuses on restricting consumer options [ more ]
Engadget
2 months ago
Tech industry

The Morning After: Justice Department files antitrust lawsuit against Apple

Apple facing antitrust lawsuit for monopolistic practices
Comparison between Apple's antitrust suit and Microsoft's antitrust suit [ more ]
AdExchanger
2 months ago
Tech industry

The DOJ Vs. Apple; Can Reddit Ride Google To Profitability? | AdExchanger

Apple faces antitrust lawsuit alleging smartphone market monopoly abuse.
DOJ lawsuit highlights Apple's 'green bubble' leading to social stigma and dominance reinforcement. [ more ]
The Verge
2 months ago
Tech industry

Apple CarPlay is anticompetitive, too, US lawsuit alleges

Apple accused of anticompetitive behavior with CarPlay
DOJ alleges Apple's control over vehicle functions through CarPlay as monopoly [ more ]
Above the Law
2 months ago
Digital life

DOJ Hits Apple With Antitrust Lawsuit

Antitrust lawsuit against Apple for monopolizing smartphone market
DOJ crackdown on Big Tech for driving up prices [ more ]
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#robert-hur
emptywheel
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

What If the Problem Is Not with Special Counsels, But Instead the Presidency? - emptywheel

Hur hired high-profile Republican defense attorney for his House testimony.
Hur's resignation raises concerns about potential impact of his testimony. [ more ]
emptywheel
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Robert Hur Snooped Through Joe Biden's Diaries after White House Warned It Would Be Unprecedented - emptywheel

Biden's complaints about Hur's comments received press focus, but Hur's snooping through diaries is more concerning.
Past government actions did not view individual writings of former Presidents/Vice Presidents as containing classified information. [ more ]
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www.mediaite.com
3 months ago
US politics

Momentous!' Morning Joe Directly Connects Busted Ex-FBI Informant Russian Ties to Hunter's Laptop Scandal

Former US Intel officials' concerns about Hunter Biden laptop validated through Smirnov's arrest connected to Russian intel.
DOJ discredited claim of Biden taking $5 million as made up by the now-former FBI informant. [ more ]
emptywheel
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

In Advance of Robert Hur Hit Job, DOJ Updated Public Identification Policy - emptywheel

Weinsheimer defends Special Counsel Hur's comments on uncharged conduct by citing Department policy.
Biden's attorneys were initially confused but later found the reference in a recent addition to the Justice Manual. [ more ]
The Drum
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Weekly AI recap: Feds eye OpenAI-Microsoft partnership, Google's new AI marketing tool

The DOJ and FTC are discussing a potential antitrust investigation into the Microsoft-OpenAI partnership.
Both agencies are vying for the chance to lead the investigation, as the jurisdictional boundary between them is blurry. [ more ]
Above the Law
4 months ago
Law

DOJ Stops Airlines From Merging And Costing Us Even More

The Department of Justice has blocked the proposed merger between JetBlue and Spirit airlines.
The DOJ found that the merger would consolidate an oligopoly and harm consumers. [ more ]
New York Post
4 months ago
Tech industry

DOJ close to filing massive antitrust suit against Apple over iPhone dominance: report

The Justice Department is in the late stages of filing a massive antitrust lawsuit against Apple.
The probe is focused on whether Apple has leveraged its products to ensure a dominant hold on the smartphone market. [ more ]
Above the Law
4 months ago
Law

Former Federal Prosecutor Sanctioned For Sexually Harassing Intern

Mark Bennett, former assistant U.S. Attorney, has been suspended for violations of the DOJ's sexual harassment policy.
Bennett had engaged in inappropriate behavior towards an intern, including asking for nude photos and making sexually inappropriate comments. [ more ]
Above the Law
5 months ago
Law

Morning Docket: 12.29.23

Law firms lost in 2023
Maine using Fourteenth Amendment to bar Trump
DOJ threatening to sue Texas over new border law
Employers desperate for immigrant work options
Trial over NRA finances moving forward [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
5 months ago
Left-wing politics

Republican Senator Warns Current Allegations Against Biden May Not Be Impeachable,' Insists House GOP Sends an Airtight Case'

Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin dismisses the idea of impeaching President Biden and emphasizes the need for an airtight case before proceeding.
Mullin expresses frustration with the lack of cooperation from the White House and DOJ in providing requested records. [ more ]
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