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Reddit Accuses Perplexity of Data Theft in Elaborate Digital Trap

Reddit has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that AI company Perplexity circumvented data protection measures to scrape content despite agreements to the contrary. The social media platform set up an elaborate digital trap using content only accessible through Google, which reportedly caught Perplexity using the material within hours. The case highlights growing tensions between AI companies and content platforms over data sourcing practices.

The Digital “Marked Bill” Trap

In what reads like a digital detective story, Reddit has accused artificial intelligence startup Perplexity of systematically bypassing its data protection measures to scrape content for its AI models. According to a lawsuit filed Wednesday in Manhattan federal court, the social media giant set up an elaborate trap that allegedly caught the $20 billion AI company red-handed.

BusinessInnovation

UK Court Rules Apple Must Face £1.5 Billion Class Action Over App Store Commissions

A UK tribunal has ruled against Apple in a massive collective lawsuit representing millions of British iPhone and iPad users. The case alleges the tech giant charged unfair commissions through its App Store, potentially leading to substantial compensation payouts.

Landmark Ruling Against Tech Giant

Apple faces a potential £1.5 billion payout after losing a major collective lawsuit in the United Kingdom, according to court documents. The Competition Appeals Tribunal ruled that the technology company must face allegations of charging “excessive and unfair” prices to millions of British consumers through its App Store commission structure.

BusinessSoftware

UK Tribunal Rules Apple’s App Store Fees Anti-Competitive in £1.5 Billion Class Action

Apple has lost a significant class action lawsuit in the UK over its App Store commission practices. The Competition Appeal Tribunal ruled the company’s 30% fees constituted an abuse of market dominance, potentially exposing Apple to £1.5 billion in damages. The tech giant has announced it will appeal the decision.

UK Court Finds Apple’s App Store Commissions Anti-Competitive

A UK tribunal has ruled against Apple in a major class action lawsuit concerning the company’s App Store commission structure, according to court documents. The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) determined that Apple abused its dominant market position by imposing what it described as unfair and excessive 30% fees on app developers. The case represents approximately 20 million iPhone and iPad users in the UK, with potential damages reportedly valued at up to £1.5 billion (approximately $2 billion).

GamingPolicySecurity

Florida Attorney General Launches Criminal Probe Into Roblox Over Child Safety Concerns

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has launched a criminal investigation into Roblox Corporation, alleging the popular gaming platform serves as a “breeding ground” for predators targeting children. The probe follows multiple lawsuits and reports detailing child safety issues on the platform where nearly 40% of users are under 13.

Florida Investigation Targets Roblox Safety Practices

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has initiated a criminal investigation into Roblox Corporation, alleging the popular online gaming platform has become a “breeding ground” for predators targeting children, according to official statements from his office. The investigation centers on whether the company’s actions or failures to act have enabled child abuse on its platform.