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Indiana Bankruptcy Lawyer Mark Zuckerberg Sues Meta CEO Over Impersonation Claims

Indiana Bankruptcy Lawyer Mark Zuckerberg Sues Meta CEO Over Impersonation Claims

A bankruptcy lawyer named Mark Zuckerberg from Indiana has filed a lawsuit against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, alleging that Meta’s platform repeatedly disabled his commercial Facebook page for falsely labeling him as an impersonator. The lawyer, who has been practicing law since the tech founder was three years old, says the disablements have cost him advertising dollars and disrupted his practice. He seeks relief for the alleged wrongful actions and highlights the broader issue of name-based misidentification on social media platforms.

Vivrelle, Revolve and FWRD Unveil AI Styling Assistant “Ella”

Vivrelle, Revolve and FWRD Unveil AI Styling Assistant “Ella”

Luxury membership platform Vivrelle has partnered with fashion retailers Revolve and FWRD to launch Ella, an AI‑driven personal styling tool. The assistant can generate outfit suggestions across the three brands, answer specific requests such as “bachelorette weekend outfit” or “what to pack for a trip,” and let users checkout in a single Vivrelle cart. Ella builds on a prior collaboration that introduced the “Complete the Look” feature, and its creator Blake Geffen says the technology aims to remove the stress of planning outfits while learning from user interactions.

OpenAI Unveils AI-Powered Jobs Platform to Rival LinkedIn

OpenAI Unveils AI-Powered Jobs Platform to Rival LinkedIn

OpenAI announced the development of an AI-driven hiring service called the OpenAI Jobs Platform, aimed at matching businesses with talent through artificial intelligence. Led by Fidji Simo, the platform will include a dedicated track for small businesses and local governments, and will be supported by a certification program through OpenAI Academy that targets millions of Americans. The initiative positions OpenAI in direct competition with LinkedIn, which is owned by Microsoft, and reflects the company’s broader push into new markets beyond its ChatGPT product. Partnerships with major employers such as Walmart underscore the platform’s ambition to reshape recruitment and AI education.

Waymo Secures Permit to Launch Robotaxi Service at San Jose Airport

Waymo Secures Permit to Launch Robotaxi Service at San Jose Airport

Waymo has received clearance to begin testing robotaxi (autonomous) rides at San Jose Mineta International Airport, marking its first airport service in California. The company plans to move from testing to commercial rides later this year. Waymo previously opened curbside service at Phoenix’s Sky Harbor Airport and expanded to 24/7 operation, reporting hundreds of thousands of trips. Its fleet now exceeds 2,000 vehicles across multiple U.S. markets, and the firm continues to announce expansion to additional cities including Denver, Seattle, Dallas, Miami, Washington, D.C., and New York City.

AI Logistics Startup Augment Raises $85 Million Series A to Expand Freight Assistant

AI Logistics Startup Augment Raises $85 Million Series A to Expand Freight Assistant

Augment, the AI‑powered logistics platform founded by former Deliverr CEO Harish Abbott, announced an $85 million Series A led by Redpoint with participation from 8VC and others. The round follows a $25 million seed round and will fund hiring and product expansion. Augment’s AI assistant, Augie, automates tasks such as bid collection, load building, tracking, and invoicing across voice, email, Slack, SMS, and Telegram. Early customers like Armstrong Transport Group report productivity gains, including a 40% reduction in invoice delays. The company aims to broaden its reach beyond what's described.

Neuralink’s Trademark Applications for “Telepathy” and “Telekinesis” Face USPTO Rejection

Neuralink’s Trademark Applications for “Telepathy” and “Telekinesis” Face USPTO Rejection

Elon Musk’s Neuralink filed trademark applications for its brain‑computer interface products named Telepathy and Telekinesis. The United States Patent and Trademark Office declined to move the filings forward, citing earlier “intent‑to‑use” applications by computer scientist Wesley Berry and an existing Telepathy Labs trademark. Neuralink has responded to the USPTO’s concerns, but the agency will still need to assess the likelihood of consumer confusion. If Berry’s applications mature into registered marks, Neuralink could be forced to negotiate a purchase, a consent agreement, or face potential infringement action.

Timekettle Launches W4 AI Interpreter Earbuds for Real‑Time Translation

Timekettle Launches W4 AI Interpreter Earbuds for Real‑Time Translation

Timekettle has unveiled the W4 AI Interpreter Earbuds, a new pair of real‑time translation earbuds that use bone‑enabled microphones and AI‑driven Babel OS 2.0 software. The earbuds translate speech across 42 languages and 95 accents with up to 98 percent accuracy, offering up to four hours of continuous translation and a charging case that extends use to ten hours. Priced at $349, the W4 AI provides a more casual design than the earlier W4 Pro, while still allowing custom lexicons and standard music playback for up to eight hours.

Lenovo Unveils Smart Motion Concept Laptop Stand at IFA 2025

Lenovo Unveils Smart Motion Concept Laptop Stand at IFA 2025

Lenovo introduced its Smart Motion Concept laptop stand at IFA 2025. The stand automatically raises, lowers, tilting and rotating the laptop to keep the screen at an ergonomic eye level. Demonstrations showed the stand tracking a user’s movement side‑to‑side and up‑and‑down, even performing a choreographed “dance” of its full range of motion. It runs on its own power source and incorporates cooling fans, a USB hub and facial‑tracking software that can keep the user in frame. The device can be controlled via remote, hand gestures, or Lenovo’s AI Ring, and it originated from the company’s Auto Twist concept aimed at improving accessibility.

Lepro Introduces AI Lighting Pro Series with Built‑In Microphones

Lepro Introduces AI Lighting Pro Series with Built‑In Microphones

Lepro has launched its AI Lighting Pro series, embedding microphones and a proprietary voice assistant called LightGPM directly into its smart lights. The lineup includes a light strip, rope light, product descriptions mention RGB, a warm‑white mode, and Wi‑Fi connectivity that works with Alexa and Google Assistant. By eliminating the need for a separate controller, the lights can respond to commands such as turning on, changing colors, and generating mood‑based lighting patterns. The move adds another always‑listening device to homes, raising questions about privacy and convenience.

Warner Bros. Discovery Sues Midjourney Over Alleged Copyright Infringement

Warner Bros. Discovery Sues Midjourney Over Alleged Copyright Infringement

Warner Bros. Discovery has filed a lawsuit against the AI image generator Midjourney, accusing the company of repeatedly producing unauthorized copies of its copyrighted characters. The complaint alleges that Midjourney’s tools generate countless infringing images and videos, even when prompts do not specifically name the characters. Warner Bros. Discovery claims the AI service is exploiting its intellectual property to attract subscribers and seeks a court order to halt the alleged violations.

Tech Giants Commit to AI Education at White House Summit

Tech Giants Commit to AI Education at White House Summit

The White House convened leading technology CEOs for an AI education summit, where companies pledged substantial resources to prepare Americans for an AI-driven future. Google, Microsoft and Amazon announced major funding and training initiatives, while Meta, Apple and OpenAI were also on the invite list. The commitments include billions in grants, free software access for students, and large‑scale training programs aimed at educators and workers across the United States.

Warner Bros. Discovery Sues Midjourney Over Copyright Infringement

Warner Bros. Discovery Sues Midjourney Over Copyright Infringement

Warner Bros. Discovery has filed a lawsuit against AI image generator Midjourney, alleging that the service was trained on and is using the company’s copyrighted characters without permission. The complaint cites examples such as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Scooby Doo, Bugs Bunny and other Looney Tunes figures appearing in Midjourney‑generated images. Warner Bros. Discovery says Midjourney removed safeguards that previously blocked such content, allowing users to create and commercialize depictions of its intellectual property. The company is seeking statutory damages of up to $150,000 per infringed work and include references to related lawsuits by Disney and Universal Studios.