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Trump Demands CNN Fire Correspondent Over Iran Strike Report
President Donald Trump called for CNN journalist Natasha Bertrand to be fired after she reported that U.S. intelligence found recent strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities only delayed the country’s program by months. Trump accused Bertrand of damaging the reputation of American pilots and labeled her coverage as “Fake News.” Bertrand’s report was based on an early classified assessment also cited by major outlets like The New York Times and The Washington Post. CNN defended Bertrand, saying the report was accurate and in the public interest. Trump continues to promote a more aggressive interpretation of the strike’s effectiveness, in line with Israeli assessments. (Read More) (The Hill Rating)
Federal Judge Issues Landmark Ruling in Anthropic Copyright Case
A federal judge ruled that Anthropic did not infringe copyright laws by using purchased books to train its AI chatbot Claude, citing fair use under the Copyright Act. The decision, described by legal experts as a pivotal moment for AI copyright cases, stated the training was “transformative.” However, the court rejected Anthropic’s fair use claim for pirated book downloads, saying the company retained copies even when not used for training. The ruling comes amid ongoing lawsuits against other AI developers like OpenAI and Meta over similar issues. (Read More) (MediaPost Rating)
Media Matters Sues FTC Over Investigation, Claims Retaliation
Media watchdog group Media Matters for America filed a lawsuit against the Federal Trade Commission, alleging that the agency’s investigation into the group is a retaliatory act linked to its reporting on Elon Musk’s platform X. The FTC requested documents relating to the group’s finances and editorial activities. Media Matters, previously sued by X over reports on ad placements next to hateful content, argues the FTC’s request is overly broad and burdensome, constituting an attack on its First Amendment rights. (Read More) (The Hill Rating)
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