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Apple Claims Epic Games Seeks ‘Free Ride’ in Australian Legal Battle Over App Store Rules

In ongoing Australian legal proceedings, Apple has accused Epic Games of attempting to dismantle platform safeguards while seeking a “free ride” on Apple’s ecosystem. The dispute centers on whether Apple must allow sideloading and alternative payment methods on iOS devices in Australia, following a 2020 lawsuit filed by Epic Games.

Legal Battle Intensifies Over App Store Controls

Technology giant Apple Inc. has publicly accused Epic Games of seeking what it characterizes as a “free ride” on its platform, according to reports from the ongoing legal proceedings in Australia. Sources indicate that Apple made these statements during recent case management hearings, with the company telling MacRumors that Epic’s demands would “dismantle every safeguard we’ve put in place to protect users and developers.”

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Investment Funds Launch Legal Action Against Lingerie Retailer Over Debt Restructuring

Three prominent investment funds have initiated legal proceedings against Dutch lingerie retailer Hunkemöller International BV and trustee TMF Group. The lawsuit centers on allegations that a recent debt transaction violated creditor rights when Redwood Capital Management assumed control of the company.

Legal Challenge Over Debt Restructuring

Three prominent investment funds have launched legal action against Dutch lingerie retailer Hunkemöller International BV and trustee TMF Group over a controversial debt restructuring deal, according to court documents filed in London. Cheyne Capital Management, Man Group Plc, and Contrarian Capital Management allege that a transaction transferring control to Redwood Capital Management violated their rights as creditors, sources indicate.

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Lawsuit Targets AI Developer Over Non-Consensual “Undressing” Tool Used on Minors

A New Jersey teenager has filed a lawsuit against the developer of an AI-powered “clothes removal” tool after classmates allegedly used it to create fake nude images of her when she was 14. The case represents growing legal challenges facing developers of undressing websites and apps that enable non-consensual image manipulation. Legal experts suggest this lawsuit could set important precedents for regulating emerging artificial intelligence technologies.

Teenager Takes Legal Action Against AI Tool Developer

A 17-year-old from New Jersey has initiated legal proceedings against the developer of ClothOff, an AI-powered web tool that allegedly enabled classmates to create fake nude images of her using photos from her social media accounts. According to reports, the incident occurred two years ago when the plaintiff was 14, and the fabricated images were subsequently shared among male students in group chats. The lawsuit represents the latest in a series of legal challenges targeting developers of artificial intelligence tools capable of generating non-consensual intimate imagery.