Los Angeles Times

49 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Meta Sued by 26 Employees Over Alleged AI Targeting of Medical Leave Workers in Layoffs · Twenty-six Meta employees filed a federal lawsuit alleging the company used AI systems that disproportionately selected workers on medical or family leave for May layoffs.
• Meta Discontinues Instagram AI Feature After Hollywood Backlash · Meta removed the Instagram Muse Image feature that allowed AI generation from public photos following industry objections.
• California Lawsuit Accuses Gas Companies of AI-Driven Price Fixing · A federal lawsuit alleges California gas stations used AI software to collude on prices.
• Hollywood Studios Adopt AI as Creative Accelerant Amid Labor and Consent Battles · Major studios use AI to speed up pre-production while unions fight for control over digital likenesses.
• Snap Unveils $2,195 AR Glasses Amid Intensifying Rivalry with Meta · Snap launches $2,195 AR glasses Specs, challenging Meta's dominance in the smart glasses market.
• Trump Administration Orders Anthropic to Block Foreign Access to AI Models · The U.S. government ordered Anthropic to disable foreign access to its Fable 5 AI model over national security concerns.
• AI Boosts Productivity But Requires Hours of Weekly Human 'Babysitting' · New study finds AI saves workers time but demands over six hours weekly for oversight and error correction.
• Martin Scorsese Joins Black Forest Labs as AI Storyboarding Advisor · Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese becomes advisor to Black Forest Labs to transform storyboarding with generative AI.
• Aspiration Co-Founder Joseph Sanberg Sentenced to 14 Years for $248M Fraud Scheme · Joseph Sanberg sentenced to 14 years for defrauding investors and lenders of over $248 million through forged documents and fake revenue.
• Florida Sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman Over ChatGPT Safety Risks · Florida Attorney General sues OpenAI and Sam Altman, alleging the company deceived parents about ChatGPT safety risks.
• Meta Announces 2,200 Layoffs at Menlo Park, 74 at Playa Vista Amid AI Push · Meta cuts 2,200 jobs at Menlo Park and 74 at Playa Vista as part of a 10% workforce reduction to fund AI investments.
• Anthropic Files for IPO, Intensifying AI Race with OpenAI · Anthropic, creator of AI chatbot Claude, files for IPO, intensifying competition with OpenAI.
• Issa Rae's 'Screen Time' Becomes TikTok's Most Watched Micro-Drama · Issa Rae's 'Screen Time' achieved 150 million views on TikTok, marking a significant milestone in the micro-drama genre.
• Disney Sued for $5M Over Facial Recognition Privacy Violations · A lawsuit alleges Disney violated privacy laws by using facial recognition without proper disclosure at Disneyland.
• Shein Acquires San Francisco-Based Everlane for $100 Million · Shein acquires San Francisco-based Everlane for $100 million, marking a shift from its sustainability focus to fast-fashion model.
• Musk's AI Lawsuit Against OpenAI Dismissed by Jury · A federal jury dismissed Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, ruling his claims were time-barred.
• Spencer Pratt's AI-Generated Campaign Videos Reshape L.A. Mayoral Race · Spencer Pratt's AI-generated videos, depicting him as a superhero battling corrupt Democrats, are reshaping the L.A. mayoral race.
• Gamers Protest EA's $55 Billion Sale to Saudi Investors Over Layoffs and Content Concerns · Players Alliance protests Electronic Arts' acquisition by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and US private equity firms.
• Major Tech Companies Announce Job Cuts Amid AI Investment Surge · Cisco, LinkedIn, and Amazon announce layoffs as tech industry shifts focus to AI and cost-cutting.
• Demi Moore Advocates for Hollywood to Embrace AI · Demi Moore urges Hollywood to adapt to AI by finding collaborative ways rather than resisting it.
• Hollywood Director Jon Erwin Argues AI Can Save Film Jobs in Los Angeles · Director Jon Erwin claims ethical AI integration can reduce costs and create more aggregate jobs in Hollywood production.
• Trump Visits China to Secure Trade Truce and AI Dialogue Amid Tensions · President Trump visits Beijing seeking trade extensions and AI cooperation despite regional security concerns.
• EBay Rejects GameStop's $56 Billion Takeover Bid · EBay's board rejected GameStop's $56 billion unsolicited takeover offer, citing lack of credibility and attractiveness.
• House Oversight Chair Investigates OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's Financial Conflicts · Rep. James Comer requests documents from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman regarding potential conflicts of interest in Helion deal.
• U.S. and China Reconsider AI Emergency Talks Amid Mythos Model Fears · U.S. and China officials discuss reviving AI emergency communication channels due to fears over Anthropic's Mythos model.
• Justin Bieber Performs at Exclusive Montecito Party with Defense Executives · Justin Bieber headlined a private Montecito gathering attended by tech and defense industry leaders.
• GM Agrees to Pay $12.5M to Settle Illegal California Driver Data Sale Claims · General Motors agreed to pay $12.5 million to settle claims it illegally sold California driver data to brokers.
• Cloudflare Announces 1,100 Layoffs Amid Surge in AI Tool Usage · Cloudflare cuts 20% of workforce citing massive adoption of AI agents
• IATSE Workers Strike Over Wages and Conditions on 'CoComelon: The Melon Patch' · IATSE union members strike against the 'CoComelon: The Melon Patch' production over low pay and poor working conditions.
• Apple Settles $250M Class Action Over Misleading AI Siri Advertising · Apple agrees to $250 million settlement for iPhone users misled about AI features.