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fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Anti-diversity activist Robby Starbuck is suing Google now

Robby Starbuck is suing Google, claiming that its AI search tools falsely linked him to sexual assault allegations and white nationalist Richard Spencer. This is the second case that Starbuck, known for his online campaigns against corporate diversity efforts, has brought against a major tech company over its AI products. In April, Starbuck sued Meta, claiming that its AI falsely insisted that he participated in the January 6th attack on the Capitol and that he had been arrested for a misdemeanor.
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fromIndependent
1 week ago

The high-profile politician, the charity event and the garda fraud investigation

Gardaí are formally probing the organiser of a charity event amid allegations that insufficient funds were passed to charity; a high-profile politician contacted is not accused of wrongdoing.
Music
fromConsequence
2 weeks ago

Judge Throws Out Drake's Defamation Lawsuit Against UMG Over Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us"

A federal judge dismissed Drake's defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us."
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Reform issues legal threat over Putin jibe

Welsh Labour retracted social media posts after Reform UK issued a legal letter over false claims linking its Caerphilly candidate to Vladimir Putin.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Women's groups hail Noel Clarke libel defeat as victory for victims and press freedom

Clarke claimed the allegations published by the Guardian after an investigation were false and he had been the victim of an unlawful conspiracy. During the five-week civil case, 26 witnesses gave evidence against him, detailing allegations of bullying and professional and sexual misconduct. On Friday, Mrs Justice Steyn rejected Clarke's claims, ruling the Guardian had proved both its defences: truth and public interest.
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fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Gerry Adams' 'putting manners on BBC' remark 'chilling' - NUJ

The case emphasizes the need for reform in Ireland's defamation laws as public transparency is lacking.
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