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A class-action lawsuit filed in California accuses OpenAI of sending ChatGPT users' prompts and identifying information to Google Analytics and Meta Pixel without proper consent. The complaint claims the practice violates California privacy statutes and federal wiretap rules, exposing sensitive personal data that users share while seeking advice on health, finances, legal matters, and more. OpenAI has not responded to requests for comment, and the case now moves toward court. Read more

Elon Musk has filed a new motion in his lawsuit against OpenAI, asking the court to replace the previously ordered remedies with a plan that would return profits to the nonprofit he founded and remove Sam Altman from the board. A judge rejected Musk’s argument that the case allows continuous accrual of damages, warning that such a theory would let donors sue indefinitely. Musk claims OpenAI betrayed its charitable mission, turning into a profit‑driven venture for its executives and investors. The trial, set to begin this month, will determine whether the jury accepts Musk’s proposed remedies. Read more

U.S. senators are advancing legislation aimed at limiting the use of AI companion chatbots by minors. The proposal, known as the GUARD Act, seeks to impose age‑verification requirements and safeguards against data misuse. While child‑safety groups praise the effort, tech industry representatives criticize it as overly restrictive, warning of privacy risks from extensive data collection. Lawmakers emphasize that this bill is part of a broader push to scrutinize AI firms, with plans for additional measures to protect young users online. Read more