Epic is requesting District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers to compel Apple to review and potentially approve its submission of Fortnite to the US App Store, alleging that Apple is in contempt of her April ruling that limits app rejections based on external payment links. Apple has delayed action on the submission while awaiting a Ninth Circuit decision, which Epic claims is retaliatory, asserting that their submission complies with Apple’s guidelines. Epic seeks court enforcement of the injunction, arguing that Apple must accept compliant apps for distribution, while noting that the judge has previously found Epic had violated its developer agreement.
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Senate drops plan to ban state AI laws
The US Senate voted 99 to 1 to remove a controversial moratorium on states regulating AI systems from the omnibus budget bill, following failed amendments aimed at compromise. The provision faced backlash from many GOP senators concerned it would limit state-level protections, particularly regarding online child safety and individual rights, leading to intense negotiations and ultimately its removal. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The US Senate has voted 99 to 1 to remove...
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