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ABC News and George Stephanopoulos Settle Defamation Suit with Trump for $15M
ABC News and anchor George Stephanopoulos have agreed to settle a defamation lawsuit filed by President-elect Donald Trump. The network will pay $15 million, to be allocated toward Trump’s future presidential library, and an additional $1 million in legal fees. The lawsuit stemmed from Stephanopoulos’s inaccurate statement during a “This Week” interview that Trump was found “liable for rape” in E. Jean Carroll’s lawsuit. However, the jury determined he was liable for sexual abuse. The settlement avoids court-ordered depositions for both parties. ABC has also added a clarification to its reporting. Read More – The Hill Rating
OpenAI Pushes Back Against Elon Musk’s Legal Challenges
OpenAI has responded to Elon Musk’s legal effort to prevent its transition to a for-profit model, accusing Musk of attempting to undermine the company after failing to secure majority control in 2017. Musk claims OpenAI’s restructuring conflicts with its original nonprofit mission while criticizing Microsoft’s involvement. OpenAI defended the shift, citing competitive pressures and its commitment to ethical AI development. The legal battle reflects rising tensions in the rapidly growing AI industry, where Musk’s rival xAI has emerged as a competitor. Read More – Benzinga Rating
Pollster J. Ann Selzer Denies Allegations of Election Bias
Des Moines Register pollster J. Ann Selzer has refuted claims by President-elect Donald Trump that she intentionally manipulated poll results during the 2024 presidential election. Trump accused Selzer of producing a “fake” poll showing him trailing by three points despite ultimately winning Iowa. Selzer, who plans to retire following the controversy, described the allegations as baseless and defended her professional integrity during an interview on PBS’s Iowa Press. Read More – The Hill Rating
Texas Launches Investigation into Social Media Platforms Over Children’s Privacy
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating 15 companies, including Instagram, Reddit, Discord, and character.ai, for potential violations of state laws protecting minors’ online data and privacy. This follows concerns about data collection, targeted advertising, and harmful content. The investigation coincides with ongoing lawsuits, including one against TikTok, and another targeting character.ai for alleged harm to minors. Paxton’s actions reflect increasing scrutiny of tech companies under laws such as the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act and the Securing Children Online through Parental Empowerment Act. Read More – MediaPost Rating
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I am looking forward to seeing how the legal battles in the AI and social media space unfold, especially with OpenAI’s transition to a for-profit model and Texas’s investigation into social media platforms over children’s privacy.
As content creators whose work is essentially being stolen to train AI, we also look forward to seeing what happens.
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