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Federal Court Allows Libel-by-AI Claim (Brought by Protagonist of Apple TV's Black Bird Series) to Go Forward

From today's decision by Judge Thomas Durkin (N.D. Ill.) in Keene v. Google LLC: Keene is an author, television producer,… The post Federal Court Allows Libel-by-AI Claim (Brought by Protagonist of Apple TV's Black Bird Series) to Go Forward appeared first on Reason Magazine.

Reason · Sep 14

Oklahoma Judge's Ruling Contained AI Hallucinations

From Reuters (Mike Scarcella) last week, linked to yesterday by David Lat (Original Jurisdiction): The judge, Lawrence Wheeler of the… The post Oklahoma Judge's Ruling Contained AI Hallucinations appeared first on Reason Magazine.

Reason · Sep 14

Brickbat: Keeping the Peace

Immigrant-owned small businesses in East Harlem that spoke out against Mayor Zohran Mamdani's plan for city-owned supermarkets say they are suddenly… The post Brickbat: Keeping the Peace appeared first on Reason Magazine.

Reason · Sep 14

Brickbat: XX Marks the Spot

A federal appeals court ruled in favor of four Bow, New Hampshire, parents who said their First Amendment rights were… The post Brickbat: XX Marks the Spot appeared first on Reason Magazine.

Reason · Sep 11

"The Emergency Presidency at Twenty-Five"

A very interesting article by my colleague Prof. Michael McConnell (Stanford Law, Hoover) in the City Journal; in addition to… The post "The Emergency Presidency at Twenty-Five" appeared first on Reason Magazine.

Reason · Sep 10

Court Blocks Investigation of AI-Generated Video About Vermont Political Candidates Because Video Is Obviously "Ridiculous"

From Friday's decision by Judge William Sessions (D. Vt.) in Poitras v. Clark: This case concerns a video that plaintiff… The post Court Blocks Investigation of AI-Generated Video About Vermont Political Candidates Because Video Is Obviously "Ridiculous" appeared first on Reason Magazine.

Reason · Sep 10

Med School Didn't Violate Accuser's Title IX Rights by Imposing Only a 20-Month Suspension on Student Found Responsible for Sexual Assault

An excerpt from yesterday's decision by Judge Andrew Carter (S.D.N.Y.) in Roe v. Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai:… The post Med School Didn't Violate Accuser's Title IX Rights by Imposing Only a 20-Month Suspension on Student Found Responsible for Sexual Assault appeared first on Reason Magazine.

Reason · Sep 10

Brickbat: Clean Break

The state of Washington is investigating We Heart Seattle, a private group of volunteers that cleans up used needles, drug… The post Brickbat: Clean Break appeared first on Reason Magazine.

Reason · Sep 10

Correcting an Obnoxious Mischaracterization

In the middle of an article that amounts to, among other things, a disgraceful apologia for the explosion in campus… The post Correcting an Obnoxious Mischaracterization appeared first on Reason Magazine.

Reason · Sep 9

Scary Spice off the Hook in Florida

From today's decision by Judge Darrin Gayles (S.D. Fla.) in Belafonte v. Brown: This case arises out of abuse allegations… The post Scary Spice off the Hook in Florida appeared first on Reason Magazine.

Reason · Sep 9