Winston’s AI Monthly Recap - August 2025

Winston’s AI Top 10 summarizes the latest AI developments in the legal industry. 

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1. A DOGE AI TOOL CALLED SWEETREX IS COMING TO SLASH US GOVERNMENT REGULATION

The U.S. government is developing an AI tool called SweetREX to streamline the deregulation process by identifying parts of federal regulations not required by law. | Read More

2. FLA. DRINKS CO. FOUNDER FACES FILINGS BAN OVER FAKE AI CASES

Bang Energy founder Jack Owoc faces a potential court filing ban after submitting pro se motions with AI-generated fake citations in Monster Energy’s judgment enforcement case | Read More

3. AI STARTUP PERPLEXITY MAKES BOLD $34.5 BILLION BID FOR GOOGLE'S CHROME BROWSER

Perplexity AI has made a cash offer of $34.5 billion to purchase Alphabet's Chrome browser, as the company aims to strengthen its position in the U.S. AI market. | Read More

4. LABOR UNIONS MOBILIZE TO CHALLENGE ADVANCE OF ALGORITHMS IN WORKPLACES

Labor unions across the U.S. are intensifying efforts to regulate artificial intelligence in workplaces by partnering with state lawmakers to pass legislation aimed at protecting jobs and limiting automation. | Read More

5. SOFTWARE CO. SAYS EXEC'S NEW AI JOB BREACHES NONCOMPETE

Anaplan sued former VP Timothy Brennan for allegedly breaching noncompete and nonsolicitation agreements by joining rival Pigment. | Read More

6. LILLY SIGNS $1.3 BILLION DEAL WITH SUPERLUMINAL TO DISCOVER OBESITY MEDICINES USING AI

Eli Lilly has entered into a $1.3 billion agreement with Superluminal Medicines to utilize artificial intelligence in the discovery and development of new treatments for obesity. | Read More

7. ILLINOIS BECOMES FIRST STATE TO BAN AI THERAPY

Illinois has become the first state to ban the use of artificial intelligence in providing direct mental health counseling, therapeutic decision-making, and clinical diagnoses, following the passage of the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act. | Read More

8. AI COMPANY DENIED A BRIEF IN MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE DISPUTE

MindCast AI was denied permission to file an amicus brief in Compass’s antitrust suit against Northwest MLS, which challenges listing rules that allegedly restrict market transparency. Read More

9. THE U.S. IS DISCUSSING TAKING A STAKE IN INTEL

The Trump administration is reportedly holding early-stage discussions with Intel about acquiring a financial stake in the company, aiming to boost U.S. semiconductor manufacturing. Read More

10. GAO SCOLDS NEV. PROTESTER FOR NONEXISTENT CITATIONS

The GAO dismissed Oready LLC’s protest over a school counselor contract and criticized the company for using fabricated citations, likely generated by AI. | Read More