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Cisco Systems is planning to cut thousands of jobs as part of its focus on artificial intelligence.

A lawsuit has been filed against Apple by book authors, identified as Hendrix and others, concerning the use of their works for AI model training. The case, Hendrix v. Apple, is being processed under document number 96.

Waymo has recalled its entire fleet of driverless vehicles to address a malfunction related to flood risk. The company stated that its technology enhances road safety and that its autonomous cars consistently outperform human drivers based on available data. This recall affects operations in affected areas. The recall affects vehicles operating in specific areas prone to heavy rainfall. The recall affects approximately 800 cars and is a precautionary measure following recent heavy rains.

A portion of younger generations are utilizing artificial intelligence for financial guidance. 7% of Gen Z and 72% of millennials are reportedly using AI for financial advice.

A law in California, known as the Private Attorneys General Act, allows employees to file lawsuits against their employers.

A new lawsuit has been filed by authors against AI labs, alleging improper use of their works for training artificial intelligence models. The case, Carreyrou v. Anthropic, is a putative class action. A new filing indicates that authors, including Michael Carreyrou, are suing AI labs such as Anthropic. The lawsuit, potentially a class action, concerns the use of copyrighted material for AI training. A new court entry indicates a status conference is scheduled in the lawsuit filed by book authors against OpenAI. The specific AI labs targeted were not named in the initial reports. The suit concerns the use of training data, with the case originating in San Francisco. Several authors have filed a lawsuit against artificial intelligence laboratories, alleging the unauthorized use of their works for training AI models.

OpenAI is reportedly facing a lawsuit, with evidence including a statue of a rear end being presented. The context appears to be related to the company's artificial intelligence development and potentially disputes involving its leadership.

Sam Altman stated that no single person should control artificial intelligence that surpasses human intelligence. He believes such control should not rest with one individual. Altman made these remarks during an interview.

X, formerly Twitter, has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Andrew and Tristan Tate. The company argues that anonymous online speech is protected by the First Amendment. The outcome of this case could significantly impact anonymous speech online.

A Gale Watch has been issued for the San Francisco Bay Area, effective from May 13th until May 16th. The advisory is in effect until May 14th, warning of conditions potentially hazardous to smaller vessels. The warning is in effect until 9:00 AM PDT on May 17th.