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ECB Staff Union Files Legal Challenge Over Alleged Intimidation Tactics

A staff union has taken the European Central Bank to court, alleging attempts to silence criticism through intimidation. The lawsuit centers on letters sent to union representatives that reportedly sought to restrict their freedom of expression.

Legal Action Over Workplace Expression

The European Central Bank is facing a significant legal challenge from its own staff union, with sources indicating the institution has been accused of censorship and intimidation tactics. According to reports, the union filed the lawsuit on October 13 with the EU’s General Court, seeking to annul letters sent by the bank’s top human resources officer.

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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.