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TL;DR: Xiaofeng Wang, a computer science professor at Indiana University, and his wife have mysteriously disappeared as the FBI conducts raids on their homes, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding their vanishing. wired.com/story/cybersecurity- #law #tech #legaltech ⚖️ 🤖 #autosum

WIRED · Cybersecurity Professor Mysteriously Disappears as FBI Raids His HomesBy Dan Goodin, Ars Technica

TL;DR: Oracle faces scrutiny over its response to security breaches, denying allegations of one incident while informing healthcare customers about a significant patient data breach. techcrunch.com/2025/03/31/orac #law #tech #legaltech ⚖️ 🤖 #autosum

TechCrunch · Oracle under fire for its handling of separate security incidents | TechCrunch

TL;DR: In a controversial move, an appellant sent an AI avatar to represent them during oral arguments, leaving judges dissatisfied and questioning the appropriateness of such technological interventions in the courtroom. abovethelaw.com/2025/03/appell #law #tech #legaltech ⚖️ 🤖 #autosum

Above the Law · Appellant Sends AI Avatar To Oral Argument… Judges Are NOT PleasedThis is the wrong kind of LL.M.

TL;DR: The article explores how 'private-sector Trumpism' is reshaping civil rights through pervasive surveillance and corporate power, where private interests can potentially exploit laws to discriminate and silence dissent. It raises concerns about the implications of monopolies and facial recognition technology, blurring the lines between private and governmental authority over individual rights. pluralistic.net/2025/03/31/mad #law #tech #legaltech ⚖️ 🤖 #autosum

pluralistic.netPluralistic: Private-sector Trumpism (31 Mar 2025) – Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow

TL;DR: Prominent authors, including Richard Osman and Val McDermid, are urging the UK government to hold Meta accountable for copyright infringement related to its use of copyrighted works in AI training. They have called upon culture secretary Lisa Nandy to take action and summon Meta executives to Parliament. theguardian.com/books/2025/mar #law #tech #legaltech ⚖️ 🤖 #autosum

The Guardian · Authors call for UK government to hold Meta accountable for copyright infringementBy Ella Creamer

TL;DR: A recent police seizure reveals that scammers are using stolen funds to buy luxury items and high-tech tools like 'Sim farms' for mass fraud. The emotional toll on victims underscores the serious nature of payment fraud in today's digital landscape. theguardian.com/money/2025/mar #law #tech #legaltech ⚖️ 🤖 #autosum

The Guardian · ‘Sim farms’, high heels, zombie knives: what scammers buy with the money they stealBy Shane Hickey

TL;DR: The article examines how recent lawsuits and conspiracy theories have cast doubt on the use of quantum dots in QLED TVs, highlighting the intersection of technology and legal challenges in the industry. arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/0 #law #tech #legaltech ⚖️ 🤖 #autosum

Viles of quantum dots
Ars Technica · Overblown quantum dot conspiracy theories make important points about QLED TVsBy Scharon Harding

TL;DR: Elon Musk distributed $1 million checks to two Wisconsin voters, promoting their role as spokespeople for his political group ahead of a crucial Supreme Court election he sees as vital to Trump's agenda and the future of civilization. theguardian.com/technology/202 #law #tech #legaltech ⚖️ 🤖 #autosum

The Guardian · Elon Musk hands out $1m checks to voters amid Wisconsin supreme court election raceBy Guardian staff reporter