TL;DR: The U.S. Treasury Department is reviewing Benchmark's $75 million investment in Chinese AI startup Manus AI for compliance with 2023 restrictions on investments in Chinese companies. https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/09/the-us-is-reviewing-benchmarks-investment-into-chinese-ai-startup-manus/ #law #tech #legaltech #autosum

TL;DR: The U.S. Department of Labor has ended its investigation into Scale AI regarding compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act, a federal law addressing employee misclassification and wage issues. https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/09/the-department-of-labor-just-dropped-its-investigation-into-scale-ai/ #law #tech #legaltech #autosum

TL;DR: Students are damaging their school-issued Chromebooks for TikTok fame, leading to at least one facing criminal charges in juvenile court. This trend raises concerns over device misuse and the impact of social media on youth behavior. https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/05/tiktok-trend-sees-kids-setting-chromebooks-on-fire-at-least-one-kid-hospitalized/ #law #tech #legaltech #autosum

TL;DR: Trump cancels broadband grants, labeling a digital equity program as 'racist and illegal,' impacting veterans and individuals with disabilities in the process. https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/05/trump-is-killing-broadband-grants-because-some-of-them-help-minorities/ #law #tech #legaltech #autosum

TL;DR: A Virginia man faces second degree murder charges following the fatal shooting of a teenager during a 'Ding Dong Ditch' prank filmed for TikTok, highlighting the dangerous consequences of viral social media challenges. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/09/us/virginia-teen-shot-ding-dong-ditch-tiktok-prank.html #law #tech #legaltech #autosum

TL;DR: Epic Games and Spotify have submitted new app versions to Apple, testing the tech giant's updated App Store policies, potentially paving the way for Fortnite's return to the platform. https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/09/epic-games-and-spotify-test-apples-new-app-store-rules/ #law #tech #legaltech #autosum

TL;DR: SoundCloud has updated its terms of use to permit the platform to utilize user-uploaded audio for training AI, raising ethical questions about content ownership and usage. https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/09/soundcloud-changes-policies-to-allow-ai-training-on-user-content/ #law #tech #legaltech #autosum

TL;DR: The OCC's recent Interpretive Letter 1184 confirms that national banks can engage in cryptocurrency custody and transactions, but clear compliance guidelines are still notably absent. https://www.lexblog.com/2025/05/09/banks-may-provide-cryptocurrency-transaction-and-custody-services-but-occ-has-yet-to-provide-clear-compliance-requirements/ #law #tech #legaltech #autosum

TL;DR: U.S. authorities have indicted three Russians and one national from Kazakhstan for their roles in hacking a botnet composed of compromised routers, showcasing the global effort to combat cybercrime. https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/09/fbi-and-dutch-police-seize-and-shut-down-botnet-of-hacked-routers/ #law #tech #legaltech #autosum

TL;DR: Concerns arise over the impact of monetisation strategies in video games like Roblox on children, with many under 13 engaging heavily in these platforms. Australia is examining measures to protect young users from potentially harmful practices. https://www.theguardian.com/games/2025/may/10/does-video-game-monetisation-harm-children-and-what-is-australia-doing-about-it #law #tech #legaltech #autosum

Thought-provoking Things Worth Sharing - Issue #166
A reintroduction of sorts.
#Careers #AI #LegalTech #MentalHealth
https://mikemcbride.substack.com/p/thought-provoking-things-worth-sharing-a72

TL;DR: Decisis, the legal research platform launched by RELX, has doubled its bar partnerships, now collaborating with 20 associations, including 14 state bars, in a strategic move against competitor Fastcase. https://www.lawnext.com/2025/05/legal-research-service-decisis-makes-inroads-against-fastcase-as-it-expands-to-20-bar-associations.html #law #tech #legaltech #autosum

TL;DR: A proposed Florida bill aimed at requiring encryption backdoors for social media platforms has failed, sparking debate about privacy and access to user data. https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/09/florida-bill-requiring-encryption-backdoors-for-social-media-accounts-has-failed/ #law #tech #legaltech #autosum

TL;DR: The UK is scrutinizing two porn sites over inadequate age verification measures aimed at preventing children's access, raising significant legal and technological concerns in the adult industry. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2qn1j0jd6o #law #tech #legaltech #autosum

TL;DR: SEC Commissioner Peirce proposes a safe harbor and regulatory sandbox for cryptocurrency projects on blockchain, aiming to foster innovation while addressing regulatory concerns. https://www.lexblog.com/2025/05/09/sec-commissioner-peirce-proposes-safe-harbor-sandbox-for-crypto-on-blockchain/ #law #tech #legaltech #autosum

TL;DR: Agentic AI, an emerging technology that operates independently and adapts to its environment, promises to revolutionize AI applications. However, its rise brings important legal considerations that must be addressed. https://www.lexblog.com/2025/05/09/for-your-ais-only-agentic-ai-steps-out-of-the-shadows/ #law #tech #legaltech #autosum

TL;DR: The latest cohort of legal tech startups has been unveiled in Australia’s LawTech Hub incubator, highlighting innovative solutions aimed at transforming the legal industry. https://www.artificiallawyer.com/2025/05/09/lawtech-hub-startup-cohort-announced/ #law #tech #legaltech #autosum

TL;DR: A recent federal court ruling allows iPhone apps to sell software and subscriptions outside the App Store, eliminating the commission fees that have long impacted developers. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/09/technology/iphone-app-store-changes.html #law #tech #legaltech #autosum

TL;DR: Google's antitrust trial unveils alarming statistics, suggesting that the anticipated decline of the web may have already started. https://www.platformer.news/safari-search-decline-apple-google/ #law #tech #legaltech #autosum

TL;DR: Josh Raffaelli, a notable Silicon Valley investor linked to Elon Musk, is suing Brookfield Asset Management over his firing amidst disputes about pandemic-related financial losses. The case highlights tensions in high-stakes investment environments. https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/08/one-of-elon-musks-long-time-vcs-is-suing-his-former-employer-after-allegedly-being-fired/ #law #tech #legaltech #autosum