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Analyst gets probation after telling ChatGPT about plans to rape and kill his ex
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Darren Zhou, a 25-year-old financial analyst at Goldman Sachs, was sentenced to eight years of probation for communicating plans to kidnap, rape, and kill his ex-girlfriend to ChatGPT. His arrest followed reports made to the FBI by the AI company regarding his messages over several months.
The tragedy of the commons, AI edition
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Britain's employment courts are experiencing a surge in cases involving AI-related disputes. The "interim relief" provision allows judges to reinstate fired employees or mandate wage payments, often in cases involving whistleblowers or union officials.
Iowa-led states ask OpenAI to keep their bots on a leash
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Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is leading a coalition of state attorneys general demanding transparency from OpenAI following a reported AI breach. The coalition seeks information on the breach's impact and measures taken to protect user data.
Court to DOGE: Asking ChatGPT 'Is This DEI?' Is Not Proper Legal Process
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A court ruled that asking ChatGPT whether something is considered Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) does not constitute a proper legal process and violates the First Amendment. The case involved DOGE bros Justin Fox and Nate Cavanaugh, who were tasked with eliminating perceived "woke" elements despite lacking relevant experience.
US v. Heppner (S.D.N.Y. 2026) no attorney-client privilege for AI chats [pdf]
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In the case of US v. Heppner, the court ruled that communications involving AI chat tools do not qualify for attorney-client privilege. This decision establishes that interactions with AI systems can be subject to disclosure in legal proceedings.
AI ruling prompts warnings from US lawyers: Your chats could be used against you
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U.S. lawyers are advising clients against treating AI chatbots as confidential sources, especially in legal matters, due to a recent ruling where a judge allowed AI chats to be used as evidence in a securities fraud case. This ruling raises concerns about the potential legal implications of sharing sensitive information with AI systems.
Ohio man becomes first to be convicted under new AI statute for sexually explicit images
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An Ohio man, James Strahler II, became the first person convicted under a new federal AI statute for cybercrimes involving real and AI-generated sexually explicit images. He pleaded guilty to charges including cyberstalking, producing obscene visual representations of child sexual abuse, and publishing digital forgeries, with the last charge related to the Take It Down Act.
AI-generated art can’t be copyrighted after Supreme Court declines review
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The US Supreme Court has declined to review a ruling that prohibits copyright protection for AI-generated art. This decision follows an appeal by computer scientist Stephen Thaler regarding the copyright status of art created by artificial intelligence.
India's top court angry after junior judge cites fake AI-generated orders
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India's Supreme Court is considering legal consequences after a junior judge used fake AI-generated orders in a property dispute case. The court described the situation as a matter of "institutional concern" and will review the lower court's ruling from Andhra Pradesh.