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Lawsuit targets AI hiring systems used by Microsoft and Salesforce

In context: In California, a lawsuit against one of the most widely used AI hiring systems could reshape how companies deploy algorithms to evaluate candidates. Eightfold AI, a Santa Clara-based platform that assists employers such as Microsoft, PayPal, Salesforce, and Bayer in ranking applicants, is accused of generating undisclosed reports on job seekers without their consent – a practice the plaintiffs claim violates federal consumer protection law.
Full story By Skye Jacobs,
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Google Mobile

Google and Epic Games reach settlement in long-running Play Store antitrust case

Tim Sweeney called it "an awesome proposal"
What just happened? The long-running legal dispute between Epic Games and Google appears to be over after both companies agreed to a settlement. The agreement terms will see a number of long-lasting changes introduced to the Google Play Store globally, including giving consumers access to third-party stores and alternative payment systems, as well as lower fees for developers.
Full story By Rob Thubron,
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The Web Industry

Judges reject T-Mobile's claim that selling location data is lawful

T-Mobile can't escape $92 million fine as AT&T and Verizon face similar penalties
Editor's take: Few things are more satisfying than watching giant corporations squirm under the weight of stiff fines for screwing over their customers. What makes it even sweeter is when those same companies try to wriggle out of accountability in court, only to get smacked down by judges. Beyond the schadenfreude, these rulings matter: they reinforce that carriers can't quietly sell off sensitive location data and then shrug when caught.
Full story By Cal Jeffrey, 7 comments
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