ThomsonReuters won an early court battle over fair use
A US judge has ruled that an artificial intelligence firm could not use copyright-protected content from law firm Westlaw’s website, a ruling that could have a major effect on AI firms. “We are pleased that the court granted summary judgment in our favour,” Westlaw said. It added that the copied content will not be used without the firm’s consent.
Security questions swirl after Musk team views data
US President Donald Trump’s administration will reportedly cut the staff at the US Agency for International Development (USAID) by nearly 300 employees to 290. The elimination of USAID has focused primarily on global public health projects that have received bipartisan support, reports said. USAID delivers humanitarian aid and economic development funding around the world.
A US Treasury analysis considers the DOGE staff as an “Insider Threat”
Elon Musk had invited several staff members of his own team to join his leadership meetings and kept them out of the loop on decision-making, WIRED reported. As many as three of Musk’s employees, including Senior Adviser Steve Davis, had reportedly been invited but they didn’t show. The report comes after US Senator Ron Wyden requested details about Musk’s team’s access to US payment systems.
USPS suspends parcels from Hong Kong
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order ending the exemption on import duties for some products made in China. Small packages of less than 800 grams are not subject to import duties under de minimis rule, which went into effect in 1930. The move is expected to hurt discount e-commerce platforms like Temu and Shein.
Product safety is not guaranteed even where weed is legal
edible cannabis products maker Justin Singer, who makes products under the name Ripple and Ript, increased sales by 500-fold after his product was released to the market. Singer had warned that a surge in sales could trigger inspection from the state Marijuana Enforcement Division. However, a report by the Colorado Department of Health and Safety said there’s no evidence of safety issues.
USPS stops all packages from China, which can cause a lot of chaos
The US Postal Service said that it’s working with US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to ensure that the tariffs are not disrupted. The service said that it is working with US CBP to ensure that the tariffs aren’t disrupted. CBP stated that over one billion parcels were entered the US using the de minimis exemption in 2024.
Product safety isn’t guaranteed even where weed is legal
The Director of Colorado’s Marijuana Enforcement Division, Eidem, said there is a robust process in place to ensure the marijuana supply is free of contaminants. “If we want to require that dog food follow…basic food safety guidelines, then we should, but we don’t have to do that for marijuana, something that many people are using as medicine,” he added.
You and your wallet could be affected by the tariffs
China has said that it’ll “take the necessary measures” to counter US President Donald Trump’s 10% tariffs on Chinese exports. It added the tariffs would disrupt economic and Trade cooperation between China and the US. It further said that it will launch a case against the US in the World Trade Organization (WTO). Trump on Thursday imposed tariffs on $50 billion of Chinese goods.
The US administration is about to withdraw staff from overseas posts
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which recently took over the US Agency for International Development’s (USAID) security system, is cutting off staff email accounts on arandom basis, WIRED reported. A group of young DOGE agents has been stationed in USAID headquarters since last week. This comes after Musk announced his plans to “shut down” USAID.
Apple Invites is ideal for people who are already in the world of Apple
Apple has launched an event invitation app called ‘Apple Invite’. The app is available on the App Store and Google Play Store. “You can invite those you know and those you want to invite to your event,” the app said. It also allows users to send invites to others by copying a link to their event from outside the app.