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Eric Schmidt, former CEO and executive chairman at Google, has retracted his previous statement that Google was falling behind in the artificial intelligence race due to its remote-work policies. Schmidt criticized Google's remote-work policies during a discussion at Stanford University, but later admitted his error and regretted his comments. Both Google and OpenAI have implemented similar return-to-office policies since the pandemic, requiring employees to come to the office three days a week. Schmidt's remarks align with other corporate leaders who have expressed concerns about work-from-home policies, claiming they make companies less efficient and competitive. [Extracted from the article]

The United Auto Workers (UAW) has filed federal labor charges against former President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, accusing them of attempting to intimidate workers during their conversation on Musk's social-media platform X. The charges allege that both men threatened workers who participate in protected labor activity, including walkouts. The UAW has endorsed Kamala Harris and aims to portray Trump as a friend of the wealthy. Musk has previously expressed disagreement with unions and has challenged the constitutionality of the National Labor Relations Board. The practical impact of the charges on Trump and Musk is unclear, but they hold political value for the UAW. [Extracted from the article]

Elon Musk's social-media company X has filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against an advertising industry coalition, alleging that companies in the group illegally boycotted the platform. X claims that companies such as CVS Health, Mars Inc., and Unilever conspired to withhold billions of dollars in advertising to force the platform, formerly known as Twitter, to maintain certain safety standards. The boycott began in November 2022 after Musk acquired Twitter, and at least 18 brands associated with the coalition stopped advertising on the platform. X argues that the coalition violated antitrust laws by agreeing to a boycott, which X calls a "coercive exercise of market power." [Extracted from the article]

Elon Musk has revived his lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that he was deceived into believing that the artificial intelligence company would be a nonprofit organization. Musk invested millions of dollars and recruited top AI scientists for the project based on this belief. The lawsuit accuses OpenAI co-founders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman of fraud and racketeering, and Musk is also seeking to cancel OpenAI's licensing agreement with Microsoft. OpenAI denies the existence of a founding agreement and claims that the lawsuit is based on questionable facts. [Extracted from the article]

Don Lemon, former CNN host, is suing Elon Musk and X for breach of contract after Musk canceled a partnership deal following a contentious interview. Lemon and X had agreed to a one-year deal for Lemon to produce content on the platform, with X agreeing to pay Lemon $1.5 million and a cut of advertising revenue. However, Musk called off the partnership after the interview, stating that he was not happy with their conversation. Lemon alleges that Musk and X never intended to fulfill the deal. Musk had courted Lemon as part of his efforts to make X a go-to site for news. [Extracted from the article]

Late-night host Jon Stewart revealed that Apple asked him not to interview Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan during his show and podcast on Apple TV+. Stewart made this statement during an episode of "The Daily Show" where he interviewed Khan. Apple has not commented on the matter. Khan has been a strong critic of tech companies and has faced controversy for her scrutiny of Corporate America. [Extracted from the article]

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently settled legal claims that the real estate industry conspired to keep commissions artificially high. This settlement will likely change how much of a home sale's price will go to agents. Realtors across the United States are now re-evaluating their careers, with some predicting workarounds to protect their commissions and others considering alternative lines of work. The settlement could particularly impact agents who represent home buyers, potentially reducing their commissions and leading to new payment models such as flat-fee structures. However, some Realtors believe that not much will change, as sellers may continue to pay the commission for the buyer's agent. [Extracted from the article]

Alabama lawmakers recently passed a law that restarted in vitro fertilization (IVF) services in the state, providing relief to patients like Hannah Miles. However, there is still uncertainty about the future of IVF in Alabama due to a recent ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court that classified embryos as children. While some clinics have resumed IVF services, legal experts believe that the protections provided by the new law may be unstable. This uncertainty has left patients worried about the availability of IVF services in the long term. Additionally, the article mentions that IVF services in other states could also be at risk due to personhood bills that consider embryos as people from conception. [Extracted from the article]

Apple has agreed to pay $490 million to settle a class-action lawsuit brought by investors who claimed that the company concealed declining demand for the iPhone in China in 2018. The plaintiffs alleged that Apple violated federal securities law by making false and misleading statements about its performance in China. Apple denied any wrongdoing and settled to avoid a lengthy and costly legal battle. The settlement still needs to be approved by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers. [Extracted from the article]

Alabama has passed a new law granting civil and criminal immunity to in vitro fertilization (IVF) providers, allowing them to resume services after a recent court ruling raised questions about the future of fertility treatment in the state. The law protects providers from legal action if embryos are destroyed or damaged during IVF treatments. However, some legal experts and Democratic lawmakers argue that the law does not fully address the central question of whether embryos in cold storage are legally considered children, leaving room for further legal challenges. [Extracted from the article]

Residents in Greenwich, Connecticut, known for its pristine lawns, are calling for restrictions on noisy leaf blowers. A coalition called "Quiet Yards Greenwich" is advocating for a seasonal limit on gas-powered blowers and the use of electric ones instead. Landscapers, however, oppose the proposed restrictions, arguing that electric blowers are not as effective. The town's legislative body is expected to vote on the proposal in December. [Extracted from the article]