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A.I. Is Going Rogue. Who Should Be Held Responsible?
Many think artificial intelligence companies should be held liable for their runaway technology. But legal scholars say applying existing law could be messy. .…
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The 'dark patterns' at the center of FTC's lawsuit against Amazon
NICKELSBURG: Experts like Andrea Matwyshyn say when that design tricks a consumer into doing something they didn't intend to, it becomes a dark pattern. She…
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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…
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Apple vs. the FBI: Fight for access to terrorist’s smartphone pits privacy against public safety
"The Apple case is the latest in a string of confrontations between government and private industry over access to personal digital devices such as smartph…
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How Apple will fight the DOJ in iPhone backdoor crypto case
"What's more, it has played a part in copyright piracy cases. In a forthcoming law journal article,Annemarie Bridy, a law professor at the University o…
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SAN BERNARDINO SHOOTING: Apple opposes order to unlock shooter's iPhone
"If Apple is forced to comply with the order, it could have unintended consequences for users of its devices, and could change international regard for cyb…
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FBI Can Use Dead Suspects' Fingerprints To Open iPhones -- It Might Be Cops' Best Bet
"“Fingerprint evidence – unlike a password – is physical evidence that can be compelled with a court order, overriding the objections of an accused or the…
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The trolls are winning. GamerGate case will not go to trial.
"While most states have passed legislation to prevent cyber harassment, Danielle Citron, a professor of law at the University of Maryland, says the law oft…
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Apple reportedly enlists aid of free-speech attorneys in encryption battle
"As for the potential of a free-speech argument, Reuters spoke with cryptology expert Riana Pfefferkorn, a fellow at Stanford University's Center for I…
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‘A Deep Question About the Power of Government’: A Look at How Apple Became Feds’ Encryption Target
"“This is really a deep question about the power of government to redesign products that we use,” said Ryan Calo, a University of Washington law professor…
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Apple Letter on iPhone Security Draws Muted Tech Industry Response
"“They’re deeply a consumer company,” said Ryan Calo, an assistant law professor at the University of Washington. “They’re less reliant on information as a…
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Apple stands up for consumers. Alone
"Technology consultant Richard Forno, a veteran in the security industry and one who has worked for the government as well, pointed out that while the FBI…
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Apple Letter on iPhone Security Draws Muted Tech Industry Response
"“The issue is of monumental importance, not only to the government and Apple but to the other technology giants as well,” said Tom Rubin, a former attorne…
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The 300,000 Syrians about to get trapped by President Assad's regime
""In the old days, you could besiege an entire area without real regard to the health and welfare of the civilian situation," said Beth Van Schaa…
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In the battle of Internet mobs vs. the law, the Internet mobs have won
"“What we’re seeing now is the law’s limits,” Citron said. “Mobs have little fear of the law, and unfortunately, Zoe is the victim of that.” “Do we expect…