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Defendants' Opening Brief

February 11, 2026

WhatsApp v. NSO Group

A case challenging the development and use of commercial spyware

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  • Spyware

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AI as Normal Technology

An alternative to the vision of AI as a potential superintelligence

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Appeals Court Revives Journalists’ Case Against Spyware Manufacturer NSO Group

Spyware manufacturers should be held accountable in U.S. courts for actions violating U.S. law, Knight Institute says

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Trump Administration Concedes That U.S. Researchers May Engage With Sanctioned U.N. Official

Response is a victory for the right of Americans to speak with and hear from international experts about issues of global importance, Knight Institute says

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