Category: AI

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AI Data Consent Violations

Written by M. G. Lyon on January 27, 2026. Posted in AI, Class Action.

Today’s new AI systems are hungry for data. Chatbots, image generators, voice assistants, and recommendation algorithms all learn from real user information. All of our messages, photos, voice clips, and online behavior is already teaching...

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Dark Patterns & Digital Manipulation

Written by M. G. Lyon on January 24, 2026. Posted in AI, Class Action, Product & Consumer Safety News.

Here’s a common scenario that plays out: Sarah downloads a meditation app advertised as “free with premium features.” After a seven-day trial, she decides against continuing but never receives cancellation confirmation. Three...

Character.AI Lawsuit Settlement

Written by M. G. Lyon on January 16, 2026. Posted in AI.

The recent settlement between Character.AI, Google, and multiple families whose children experienced devastating mental health crises represents a watershed moment in artificial intelligence accountability. These cases, which include the tragic...

Misleading Pricing and Misleading Sign-Up Practices

Written by M. G. Lyon on January 14, 2026. Posted in AI, Class Action, Product & Consumer Safety News.

Online transactions should be transparent and fair—but not all companies adhere to the law. In early 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a lawsuit against the online advice platform JustAnswer, alleging that the company used misleading...