Notices by SuffolkLITLab (suffolklitlab@esq.social)

TL;DR: As AI systems increasingly permeate daily life, their hidden algorithmic harms pose significant risks to privacy, autonomy, equality, and safety. The article advocates for updated legal frameworks to address these cumulative harms and ensure accountability in the age of AI. https://theconversation.com/ai-harm-is-often-behind-the-scenes-and-builds-over-time-a-legal-scholar-explains-how-the-law-can-adapt-to-respond-240080 #law #tech #legaltech ⚖️ 🤖 #autosum

TL;DR: Discover the Microhaus, a $35,000 tiny house designed to evade building permits by utilizing innovative materials and an efficient design. Perfect for short-term rentals, this compact dwelling offers a quick installation and a minimal environmental footprint. https://www.fastcompany.com/91233659/this-35000-tiny-house-is-designed-to-avoid-building-permits #law #tech #legaltech ⚖️ 🤖 #autosum

TL;DR: The DOJ has filed a proposal to break up Google's monopoly, demanding that the tech giant sell its Chrome browser and restrict its practices to ensure fair competition. Google has responded strongly, labeling the proposal as an overreach that could harm American consumers and the economy. https://www.fastcompany.com/91233348/google-vows-to-fight-doj-radical-chrome-browser-gemini-proposal #law #tech #legaltech ⚖️ 🤖 #autosum

TL;DR: Penguin Random House has updated its copyright pages to prohibit the use of its books for AI training, making it the first major publisher to take this explicit stand. The new clause also emphasizes its exclusion from the EU's text and data mining exception, signaling a strong move against AI in publishing. https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/18/24273895/penguin-random-house-books-copyright-ai #law #tech #legaltech ⚖️ 🤖 #autosum

TL;DR: Elon Musk's X, formerly Twitter, updates its terms of service to require user disputes to be handled in a Texas federal court known for conservative rulings, effective November 15. This move raises questions about venue selection and political influence in legal proceedings. https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/oct/17/elon-musk-x-terms-of-services-texas #law #tech #legaltech ⚖️ 🤖 #autosum

TL;DR: A coalition of 14 attorneys general has filed lawsuits against TikTok, citing concerns that the app is popular among children. Despite widespread media coverage, the actual complaints remained undisclosed but are collected here. https://www.techdirt.com/2024/10/09/a-whole-bunch-of-states-file-garbage-grandstanding-lawsuits-against-tiktok-with-the-main-complaint-being-kids-like-it/ h/t @mmasnick #law #tech #legaltech ⚖️ 🤖 #autosum

We’ve moved instances. Unfortunately, the unforeseen demise of our old server meant we couldn’t preform a proper account migration. So, now’s the time to hit “follow.” Also, we’re going to try something new based on the success of @icymi_law, but instead of surfacing content from our follows, we’re going to give you an automated peek at our #leagltech reading list, sharing articles as soon as we spot them. Such posts will end w/ 🤖. It’s good to be here on esq.social. 👋