For most people, selling a car is a straightforward process: clean out your belongings, hand over the keys, and finalize the paperwork. But what many don’t realize is that their vehicle is carrying more than just spare change and an old pair of sunglasses—it’s also storing a
Even those tasked with enforcing smartphone distracted driving laws can succumb to the temptation of distracted driving. A Lake County deputy in Florida resigned after an internal investigation revealed he crashed his patrol car while watching pornography on his phone. Initially, he claimed his brakes locked up, causing the crash.
The legal community has been increasingly alarmed by reports of artificial intelligence hallucinations appearing in court filings and legal work product. These fabrications—ranging from non-existent case citations to entirely fictional legal precedents—have embarrassed attorneys, undermined client representation, and in some cases, led to judicial sanctions. Recently, several high-profile
The legal community has been increasingly alarmed by reports of artificial intelligence hallucinations appearing in court filings and legal work product. These fabrications—ranging from non-existent case citations to entirely fictional legal precedents—have embarrassed attorneys, undermined client representation, and in some cases, led to judicial sanctions. Recently, several high-profile
xAI, the artificial intelligence company founded by Elon Musk, is set to launch Grok 3 on Monday, Feb. 17. According to xAI, this latest version of its chatbot, which Musk describes as “scary smart,” represents a major step forward, improving reasoning, computational power and adaptability. xAI reports that Grok 3’
Generative AI models like ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude and Gemini are increasingly embedded into workplace operations, and in conjunction, the question of AI’s impact on critical thinking is under scrutiny. As these tools become more sophisticated and widely adopted, the balance between efficiency and independent thought is shifting in ways
A recent U.S. federal court ruling in Thomson Reuters Enterprise Centre GmbH v. Ross Intelligence Inc. determined that training artificial intelligence models on copyrighted materials does not fall under fair use protections—at least in the context of non-generative AI. U.S. Circuit Judge Stephanos Bibas, presiding in the
Forensic science plays a crucial role in modern courtrooms. However, its complexity often presents challenges for jurors who must interpret expert testimony filled with technical terms and scientific explanations. A recent study published in the Journal of Science Communication explores a novel approach to improving juror comprehension: the use of
The legal clash between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds and The New York Times hinges in part on contested HTML metadata in a Times article—and underscores a reality of digital evidence authentication: verifying metadata’s authenticity often requires far more than analyzing a single file or instance.
In 2024, a study published in JAMA Network revealed that reducing children’s leisure screen time to just three hours per week can significantly improve their mental health and behavior. This finding underscores a pressing concern: our children are spending more time on screens than ever before, and it'
Scammers are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence, or AI, to create fabricated news videos as a means of blackmailing individuals. These deepfake videos, designed to appear as legitimate news broadcasts, falsely accuse victims of various crimes and demand payment to prevent the dissemination of these defamatory clips. This tactic represents a
In a recent ruling that underscores the growing debate over artificial intelligence in criminal investigations, an Ohio judge has excluded facial recognition evidence in a murder case, effectively preventing prosecutors from securing a conviction. The decision raises broader concerns about the reliability and transparency of facial recognition technology in law