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• ⚖️ AI industry fights record copyright class action

• 🏭 Intel CEO rejects Trump conflict claims

• 💻 Microsoft sued over Windows 10 end-of-life

• 📱 Apple to add GPT-5 to Siri in iOS 26

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⚖️ AI industry fights record copyright class action ↗️LINK

• What: Anthropic and major tech groups are appealing a ruling certifying what could be the largest copyright class action ever—up to 7 million authors seeking $150,000 each for alleged AI training infringements. They argue the district court rushed certification without rigorous analysis.

• Why: The suit could expose Anthropic to hundreds of billions in damages, forcing a settlement and setting precedent for similar AI cases. Critics say ownership questions make copyright claims unsuitable for class actions.

• Impact: A loss could chill AI investment, spur mass litigation, and leave key copyright questions unresolved, affecting authors, publishers, and U.S. AI leadership.

🏭 Intel CEO rejects Trump conflict claims ↗️LINK

• What: Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan denied misconduct after Trump urged his resignation over alleged conflicts from $200M in Chinese tech investments, some linked to the PLA. Tan called the claims “misinformation” and said Intel is working with the U.S. government to clarify facts.

• Why: Concerns stem from Tan’s venture capital ties, co-investments with Chinese state-backed firms, and stakes in companies on the U.S. Entity List. Political friction may also relate to Intel’s job cuts and process tech strategy.

• Impact: The dispute risks political pressure on Intel’s leadership during a critical phase for U.S. chip manufacturing and national tech competitiveness.

💻 Microsoft sued over Windows 10 end-of-life ↗️LINK

• What: Lawrence Klein sued Microsoft in California over its plan to end Windows 10 support on Oct. 14, alleging it forces upgrades and endangers data security. Nearly 43% of Windows users still run Win10, and 240M PCs can’t run Windows 11.

• Why: Klein claims Microsoft aims to push hardware sales and dominate the AI market, as Windows 11 is optimized for devices with neural processing units. Without updates, older systems face higher cyber risks unless users pay for costly extended support.

• Impact: The case spotlights e-waste concerns, potential security threats for millions, and regulatory questions over planned obsolescence in tech.

📱 Apple to add GPT-5 to Siri in iOS 26 ↗️LINK

• What: Apple confirmed its ChatGPT integration in Apple Intelligence will switch from GPT-4o to GPT-5 with iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe 26, expected this fall. Currently, Siri and Visual Intelligence rely on GPT-4o.

• Why: GPT-5, launched Thursday, offers improved capabilities and is already available to all ChatGPT users, including on the free tier. Apple is timing the upgrade with its next major software release.

• Impact: Millions of Apple device owners will gain GPT-5’s enhanced AI for Siri and other tools, potentially boosting Apple’s AI competitiveness against rivals.

🛑 Tesla kills Dojo supercomputer project ↗️LINK

• What: Tesla is shutting down its Dojo AI supercomputer program, once touted as key to achieving full self-driving. Lead Peter Bannon is leaving, and the team will be reassigned. The move follows 20 ex-Dojo staff forming AI startup DensityAI.

• Why: Despite Musk’s 2019 vision of Dojo as Tesla’s AI cornerstone, focus has shifted to the “Cortex” supercluster and partnerships with Nvidia, AMD, and Samsung. Analysts once projected Dojo could add $500B in value via robotaxis and AI software.

• Impact: The shift signals Tesla’s retreat from in-house AI chipmaking, potentially accelerating reliance on external suppliers while raising questions about its autonomous driving roadmap.

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