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Scale AI Settles Worker Misclassification Lawsuits in California, Shifts Hiring Practices

Scale AI has reportedly agreed to settle multiple lawsuits filed by former California contractors who alleged misclassification and underpayment. The company has since stopped hiring California-based gig workers as it faces additional legal challenges and regulatory scrutiny.

Scale AI Reaches Settlement in Contractor Lawsuits

Scale AI has agreed to settle four lawsuits filed by former workers in California who alleged they were illegally classified as contractors rather than employees, according to court documents filed this week. The San Francisco-based company, which specializes in artificial intelligence training data, reportedly reached settlements with all plaintiffs across the multiple cases, though specific terms remain undisclosed pending judicial approval.

by Sarah Collins
BusinessTelecom

Cumulus Media Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Nielsen Over Radio Ratings Practices

Cumulus Media has initiated legal action against Nielsen Holdings, accusing the ratings giant of anticompetitive practices in radio audience measurement. The lawsuit alleges Nielsen illegally bundles national and local ratings data, forcing broadcasters to purchase unnecessary services. Industry analysts suggest the case could reshape how radio audience data is sold and priced.

Major Radio Network Challenges Ratings Giant

Radio broadcasting network Cumulus Media has filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against audience measurement firm Nielsen Media Research, according to court documents reviewed by Reuters. The lawsuit, filed in Manhattan federal court, alleges that Nielsen has been illegally leveraging its dominant position in radio ratings to suppress competition and charge inflated prices.

by Natalie Brooks
CybersecurityPolicy

Digital Rights Group and Labor Unions Challenge Alleged Government Social Media Monitoring Program

The Electronic Frontier Foundation has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration alleging widespread social media monitoring of legal U.S. residents. The legal action claims the government uses AI to surveil non-citizens’ online posts for disfavored political views.

Lawsuit Alleges Mass Surveillance Program Targeting Legal Residents

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), alongside several major labor unions, has initiated legal action against the U.S. government over what they describe as systematic social media surveillance of individuals legally residing in the country. According to reports, the lawsuit targets the Trump administration and alleges unconstitutional monitoring practices.

by Sarah Collins