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Cornell Bans Fraternity Parties Following Sexual Assault Allegations

Cornell University has announced a complete ban on all parties at fraternity houses for the remainder of the academic year. The decision comes amid intense public backlash and criticism regarding how the institution handled allegations of a gang sexual assault that occurred in 2024. The survivor, identified in legal filings as Jane Doe, filed a civil lawsuit last month alleging she was drugged and assaulted by multiple men at a campus fraternity event. The university's leadership is now facing faculty scrutiny and a potential vote of no confidence as the campus community grapples with safety concerns.

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USA Today Sues OpenAI Over Copyright Infringement

USA Today and its network of local newspapers have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging the unauthorized use of hundreds of thousands of articles to train AI models. The publisher is seeking over $250 million in damages for copyright infringement. This legal action adds to a growing list of media organizations challenging AI companies over data usage. The outcome of this case could set a significant precedent for how AI developers compensate content creators for training data.

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New York Alleges TikTok Offered Placebo Safety Features for Teens

New York state has filed a significant lawsuit against TikTok, joining more than two dozen states taking legal action against the social media giant. The lawsuit alleges that the platform designed its systems to encourage addictive use among children and teens. According to the legal action, TikTok implemented what is described as a placebo safety feature instead of providing robust, genuine protections for young users. This adds a new dimension to the growing regulatory scrutiny facing major social media companies regarding minor safety.