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Consumer Protection Laws & Rights IT & Internet

13 US Lawsuits Against Meta Glasses: Now Also About People on Camera

By withut-me 07.09.2026 1 views
TL;DR AI-generated 13 US class-action lawsuits against Meta's AI glasses have been consolidated. People recorded by the glasses without consent are now also being considered as a plaintiff group. Plaintiffs accuse Meta of marketing the devices as privacy-friendly while using recordings for AI improvement.
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Court Trials Laws & Rights Media & Press

Criminal proceedings opened against singer Xavier Naidoo

By withut-me 07.09.2026 1 views
TL;DR AI-generated Mannheim Regional Court has approved criminal proceedings against Xavier Naidoo for incitement and insult. The singer is accused of spreading antisemitic and Holocaust-denying content via a Telegram channel between December 2020 and April 2021.
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Companies & Markets Laws & Rights Climate Change

Plug-in Hybrids Emit Six Times More CO₂ in Real-World Use Than Officially Stated

By withut-me 07.09.2026 5 views
TL;DR AI-generated Plug-in hybrid vehicles emit six times more CO₂ in real-world operation than officially stated. New EU data shows average real emissions in 2024 are 145 g CO₂/km, compared to official values of 24 g CO₂/km.
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Court Trials Laws & Rights IT & Internet

BGH on faulty replacement submission after beA disruption: Faxing need not be learned

By withut-me 07.09.2026 5 views
TL;DR AI-generated The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) ruled that a faulty attempt to submit an appeal brief by fax does not automatically exclude the right to reinstatement. An attorney had attempted to transmit after a disruption of the electronic attorney mailbox (beA) via computer fax, which however showed formal deficiencies.
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Laws & Rights Health Policy Climate Change

Climate Change: Broad Alliance Sees Children's Welfare Threatened

By withut-me 07.09.2026 65 views
TL;DR AI-generated 77 organizations are demanding protection for children from the consequences of climate change and their participation in climate policy. They point to increased health risks for children and call for compliance with existing laws and financial resources for climate adaptation measures at the municipal level.
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Consumer Protection Laws & Rights IT & Internet

Right to Repair: Four out of five smartphones with incomplete repair label

By withut-me 07.09.2026 7 views
TL;DR AI-generated Over 80 percent of smartphones sold in the EU lack required repair information on their energy labels, according to the Right to Repair initiative. Manufacturers are assigning top ratings despite missing data, and authorities are apparently not enforcing compliance.
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Companies & Markets Climate Change

Meeting in Monaco: Reinsurers warn of natural disasters

By withut-me 07.09.2026 7 views
TL;DR AI-generated Reinsurers meeting in Monaco are warning of increasing weather-related natural disasters such as floods and wildfires. Despite these risks, falling premiums are expected, as primary insurers performed better in previous years.
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Consumer Protection Laws & Rights

Rostock Higher Regional Court on Cruise Travel Conditions: Demanding Rebooking and Cancellation Fees Goes Too Far

By withut-me 07.09.2026 4 views
TL;DR AI-generated The Rostock Higher Regional Court ruled that Aida Cruises can no longer use certain clauses in its travel conditions. These include an 80 percent cancellation fee for partial cancellations in multi-bed cabins and the obligation for travelers to bear quarantine costs themselves.
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Companies & Markets IT & Internet Climate Change

Tech Companies: Are They Slowing the Growing Water Consumption of AI Data Centers?

By withut-me 07.09.2026 4 views
TL;DR AI-generated AI data center water consumption could reach 644 billion liters by 2030, but targeted measures may limit this. Companies like Nvidia are using closed-loop cooling, which can reduce water use to near zero but may require more electricity.
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Health Policy Climate Change Pollution

New Report - World Meteorological Organization: Heatwaves and Fires Worsen Air Pollution

By withut-me 07.09.2026 5 views
TL;DR AI-generated Heatwaves and fires are worsening air pollution, according to a report by the World Meteorological Organization. Fine dust from wildfires is more problematic than from other sources and can increase health risks. Rising temperatures also promote the formation of ground-level ozone, which damages respiratory systems and ecosystems.
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