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Copyright Claims Against GitHub, Microsoft, and OpenAI Largely Dismissed

A class-action lawsuit filed in November 2022 against GitHub, Microsoft, and OpenAI has been largely dismissed, leaving only two allegations intact. The developers who initiated the lawsuit claimed that GitHub Copilot, a coding assistant powered by OpenAI’s technology, unlawfully copied their code. They argued that Copilot, trained on open-source software from GitHub, suggested code snippets without proper licensing or credit, ...

CNIL Publishes New Recommendations for AI System Development and GDPR Compliance

The French Data Protection Authority (CNIL) has released its second series of recommendations for AI system developers, emphasizing GDPR compliance. Building on the initial guidance issued last month, this new series aims to balance innovation with respect for individual rights.

The new recommendations cover the following areas –

  • Legitimate interest is the primary legal basis for AI development, necessitating risk ...

FTC Settles Charges Against Messaging App for Unfair Marketing to Children and Teens

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission and the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office are taking action against NGL Labs, LLC, and two of its co-founders for multiple violations related to their anonymous messaging app, which allows users to receive anonymous messages from friends and social media followers.

Key allegations include marketing the service to children and teens, falsely claiming its AI ...

Singapore Announces Updated Model Governance Framework for Generative AI

The Singapore Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and AI Verify Foundation have announced the publication of the Model AI Governance Framework for Generative AI. Initially published in 2019 and updated in 2020, the current iteration was released for public consultation in January 2024. This version aims to address specific artificial intelligence (AI) risks associated with generative AI, such as hallucinations ...

U.S. Gov’t Bans Kaspersky from the U.S. Market

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has prohibited Kaspersky Lab, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of a Russian cybersecurity company, from directly or indirectly providing antivirus software and cybersecurity products or services in the U.S. or to U.S. persons. This ban also extends to Kaspersky’s affiliates, subsidiaries, and parent companies.

Following an extensive investigation, BIS concluded ...

Israeli Privacy Authority Issues Guidelines on Data Transfers and Tracking Tags

On July 8, 2024, the Israeli Privacy Protection Authority (PPA) published a draft opinion for public comments on transferring information outside Israel, interpreting Regulation 2(4) of the Privacy Protection (Transfers of Data to Databases Abroad) Regulations, 5761-2001.

According to the regulations, personal data can generally only be transferred outside Israel if the destination country ensures a level of data protection ...

European Commission Charges Meta and X with Violations of Online Services Laws

The European Commission has notified Meta of its preliminary finding that the company’s “Subscription for no ads” advertising model does not comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). This model forces EU users of Facebook and Instagram to choose between paying a monthly subscription fee to access an ad-free version or using a free version with personalized ads.

The DMA ...

Apple Sanctioned for Deleting Key Siri Recordings in Privacy Class Action

A federal judge in San Francisco has sanctioned Apple by prohibiting it from asserting certain defenses in an impending privacy class action lawsuit. This decision was prompted by the company’s deletion of crucial audio recordings of users’ interactions with its Siri voice assistant, which the plaintiffs argued were essential to their case.

The class action complaint alleged that Apple violated ...

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