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Meta faces a $1.4 trillion threat that could mean ‘turning in the keys and walking away’

The $1.4 trillion figure may be unlikely, but the case could give states a new way to challenge how social media platforms are designed.

Fortune

States Accuse Meta of Designing Instagram to Addict Children as Trial Begins

Four states opened their case against Meta in Oakland federal court, alleging Facebook and Instagram were designed to addict minors.

Medical Daily

Meta rejects allegations it sought to hook children as landmark trial begins

Four lead states - California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey - accuse Meta of designing Facebook and Instagram to hook young users, fueling anxiety, depression and even suicide, and misleading consumers about the platforms' safety.

The Economic Times

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Major Meta trial begins as lawyers spar over witnesses, damages

Facebook-parent Meta will defend itself in a landmark social media trial that begins Tuesday in California, where attorneys have sparred over witnesses and financial penalties. Dozens of US states sued four major tobacco companies for downplaying the harmful health impacts of their products, and won a 1998 landmark settlement that…

The Economic Times

US states seek $200 billion penalty in blockbuster Meta lawsuit

A coalition of US states will seek around $200 billion in damages against Meta, which they accuse of intentionally designing Facebook and Instagram to be addictive for children, when a landmark trial kicks off on Tuesday. A coalition of states sued Meta in 2023 for allegedly designing addictive features for…

The Economic Times

Meta, 29 states head to court in biggest test yet of youth social media litigation

The trial in Oakland, expected to last seven weeks, will test Colorado, Kentucky, California and New Jersey's allegations that Meta designed its platforms to keep young users hooked and misled consumers about their safety. It will also address claims by 29 states that the company illegally collected and used children's…

The Economic Times

US court rules Meta, other tech firms must face thousands of lawsuits over social media addiction

The San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected an appeal by Meta and TikTok seeking to overturn a lower court ruling requiring them to face more than 3,000 lawsuits filed in federal court, saying the companies had appealed too early.

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US appeals court allows thousands of lawsuits against social media companies over user addiction claims to proceed

An appeals court permitted thousands of lawsuits against social media firms to advance. These suits allege companies designed products to addict young users. The court rejected bids to reverse a lower ruling, allowing cases to proceed. Plaintiffs claim these platforms contribute to youth mental health crises. This decision impacts Meta,…

The Economic Times

Meta says US states are seeking $1.4 trillion in penalties in August youth safety trial

Meta put forward the figure in its response to the attorneys general's filings on how penalties should be calculated if the states prevailed at trial.

The Economic Times

Meta loses bid to dismiss US states' claims that Facebook, Instagram addict children

In a decision late Monday, U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland, California, denied Meta's motion to dismiss claims based on deception, unfair practices and violations of the federal Children's Online Privacy Protection Act.

The Economic Times

US Supreme Court to hear Apple appeal of contempt in Epic Games lawsuit

The justices took up Apple's appeal of a lower court's ruling upholding a decision by Oakland, California-based U.S. ‌District Judge Yvonne ⁠Gonzalez Rogers ⁠finding Apple in contempt in Epic's 2020 lawsuit contesting App Store fees.

The Economic Times

Jury rules against Elon Musk in suit against OpenAI

Elon Musk was dealt a setback as jury backs OpenAI and Sam Altman.

Fortune

Musk flew to China with Trump despite OpenAI trial judge’s recall warning

‘A typical witness would not leave the country if they were subject to recall,’ a legal expert said

The Independent UK

OpenAI chief Altman says Elon Musk wanted control of ChatGPT maker, denies betrayal

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman denied Elon Musk's accusations of betraying the company's founding mission. Altman testified that Musk pursued control and financial gain from OpenAI. The ongoing trial could shape OpenAI's future and its potential trillion-dollar valuation. Musk is seeking substantial damages and the removal of Altman and Greg Brockman…

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OpenAI chief Altman denies Elon Musk's claim he betrayed ChatGPT maker's mission

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman faces Elon Musk in court today. Musk accuses Altman of abandoning OpenAI's public good mission for profit. The trial could shape OpenAI's future and its leadership. Musk seeks damages and the removal of Altman and Greg Brockman. Testimony from key figures is ongoing. The case highlights…

The Guardian - US

What I saw at the Musk-OpenAI trial: petty billionaires, protests and a stern judge

Showdown between Musk and Altman has rendered the world’s most wealthy comical under egalitarian eye of court

TechRadar

‘This is a real risk, we all could die as a result of artificial intelligence’ — the OpenAI trial took a dramatic turn as Elon Musk and Sam Altman faced off over AI’s real-world danger

A dramatic courtroom clash between Elon Musk and Sam Altman briefly turned into a stark warning about AI extinction risk — before the judge shut it down.

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Elon Musk clashes with OpenAI lawyer on third day of trial over ChatGPT maker

Elon Musk accused an OpenAI lawyer of asking misleading questions designed to trick him and the jury, as the high-stakes trial against ChatGPT maker entered the third day.

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'He wanted to be CEO': Early OpenAI VC Vinod Khosla says Elon Musk's bid for control led to the Sam Altman feud and his major investment

The billionaire venture capitalist placed a $50 million check into OpenAI at a $1 billion valuation — and sent his own LPs an apology letter for doing it.

Reason

Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial Starts Today in California

In the first social media addiction case to reach a jury, K.G.M. claims TikTok, YouTube, and other platforms are responsible for her depression, anxiety, and poor self esteem.

Reason

Opinion Allowing Elon Musk's Claims Against OpenAI to Go Forward, Partly Allowing Claims Against Microsoft

The opinion by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers (N.D. Cal.) in Musk v. Altman was just posted. Musk's breach of charitable… The post Opinion Allowing Elon Musk's Claims Against OpenAI to Go Forward, Partly Allowing Claims Against Microsoft appeared first on Reason.com.

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Elon Musk gets his day in court over OpenAI's for-profit restructure and "ill-gotten gains" — here’s what’s at stake

U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland, California, recentlyruled that Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI over its for-profit evolution will proceed to a jury trial scheduled for March 2026.

The Guardian - UK

Musk lawsuit over OpenAI for-profit conversion can go to trial, US judge says

Judge says there is plenty of evidence to suggest OpenAI’s leaders made assurances nonprofit structure would be kept

Reason

A Judge Blocked Apple From Collecting These Commissions

"It's hard to see how completely ripping [the system] apart will be helpful to consumers," warns one economist.

Reason

Elon Musk's Case Against OpenAI Can Go Forward, as to Some Claims

From the decision just issued by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Musk v. OpenAI (N.D. Cal.): [As to the express… The post Elon Musk's Case Against OpenAI Can Go Forward, as to Some Claims appeared first on Reason.com.

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