Techdirt Podcast Episode 431: The Many Problems With The FTC’s Pornhub Settlement
Last week, we published three separate posts that looked at the FTC’s recent settlement with Aylo, the parent company of multiple adult websites including, most…
Last week, we published three separate posts that looked at the FTC’s recent settlement with Aylo, the parent company of multiple adult websites including, most…
* Some xAI workers said they've encountered NSFW content, including AI-generated child sexual abuse material. * Grok has several provocative functions. Ex…
Learning—by brains or machines—is not a copyright-relevant act. This essay argues that treating training as presumptively infringing (rescued, sometimes, by fai…
As students return to classrooms this fall, many teachers are concerned about emerging AI tools getting in the way of learning. But a more worrisome AI trend is…
It's common for a judge to preserve records in litigation, said Ryan Calo, a University of Washington law professor. According to Calo, the court order doe…
“It was an impartial repository of interdisciplinary experts who would proactively assist Congress in understanding emerging technology,” says University of Was…
The White House’s newly released AI Action Plan outlines an assertive vision for U.S. leadership in AI. Framed around the imperative to “win the AI race,” the 2…
Ex-Neuralink exec and brain tech lawyer Alex explores how brain-machine interfaces (BMIs) are transforming gaming, healing, and human potential. From monkeys pl…
When infrastructure fails — planes crash, systems freeze, rights vanish — suddenly everyone cares. Villanova’s Brett Frischmann rejoins Hearsay Culture to expla…
David Olson, a professor who teaches antitrust law at Boston College Law School, said it was smart of Meta to take a minority nonvoting stake. "I think th…
California Assembly Bill 2013 (AB 2013), known as the Generative Artificial Intelligence: Training Data Transparency Act, was signed into law on September 28, 2…
As health care expands its use of AI, prioritizing patient interests throughout the AI development lifecycle is increasingly crucial. This expert panel will dis…