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May 6, 2026

Less than 1: AM Edition, May 6



On Less than 1 this morning: Meta and Google challenge a $3M social media addiction verdict, Ye takes the stand in his "Donda" copyright case, and Murati and Zilis testify in the Musk-OpenAI trial -- plus Apple's $250M iPhone AI settlement, a Cameron-Avatar likeness suit, a DOJ probe into UCLA medical school admissions, and a federal challenge to DNA collection from ICE protesters.

Attorneys clash over permission to use songs in Ye trial
https://dailyjournal.com/articles/391232-attorneys-clash-over-permission-to-use-songs-in-ye-trial

OpenAI co-founder testifies Musk demanded control, walked away when denied
https://dailyjournal.com/articles/391229-openai-co-founder-testifies-musk-demanded-control-walked-away-when-denied

Apple reaches $250M settlement over iPhone AI claims
https://dailyjournal.com/articles/391231-apple-reaches-250m-settlement-over-iphone-ai-claims

(NBC News) Actor alleges James Cameron used her teenage face to create key 'Avatar' character
https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/movies/actor-alleges-james-cameron-teen-face-create-avatar-character-rcna343825

(LA Times) UCLA medical school illegally uses race in admissions, Justice Department investigation says
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-06/ucla-medical-school-illegal-use-race-admissions-doj-investigation-findings

(NYT) His DNA Was Taken After His Arrest at an ICE Protest. Now, He's Suing.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/06/nyregion/dna-collection-ice-arrests-lawsuit.html

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