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Arizona Court Vacates Road Rage Sentence Over AI Victim Video

An Arizona appeals court has vacated the 10-year sentence of Gabriel Paul Horcasitas, who was convicted of killing Christopher Pelkey in a 2021 road rage incident. The court ruled that the trial judge erred by allowing an AI-generated video of the deceased victim to speak during sentencing. While the manslaughter conviction stands, Horcasitas must face a new sentencing hearing because the AI depiction was deemed fundamentally unfair and prejudicial to the defendant.

via Yahoo News Canada|

#ai-ethics #arizona #criminal-justice

technology-law2 years ago•10 min saved

"DOJ's Antitrust Suit Adds to Apple's Litigation Woes"

The Department of Justice's lawsuit against Apple for alleged antitrust violations has drawn praise from experts for its comprehensive and strong case, focusing on a pattern of behaviors that entrench consumers into Apple's ecosystem. The lawsuit makes a strong case for consumer harm and is compared favorably to the FTC's suit against Amazon. However, the DOJ will face challenges in proving Apple's dominance in the smartphone market and in determining effective remedies. The case is expected to be lengthy and may result in injunctions to stop the alleged anticompetitive behavior rather than a breakup of the company.

via The Verge|

#antitrust #apple #department-of-justice

technology-law2 years ago•8 min saved

"Supreme Court's Landmark Decisions on Social Media Regulation"

The Supreme Court is set to decide the constitutionality of Texas and Florida laws that restrict social media companies from removing posts or accounts based on viewpoint, sparking a debate over state control of online speech. The ruling could have far-reaching implications for federal and state efforts to regulate social media, with tech companies arguing that the laws give the government too much control over online speech, while states warn of social media giants' powerful grip on political discourse. The decision is expected to impact issues beyond business, including children's safety and artificial intelligence, and could shape the future of American democracy.

via The Washington Post|

#first-amendment #social-media #state-regulation