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The provided articles focus on legal and regulatory issues within Germany and the European Union. They are newsworthy due to ongoing debates and legal challenges surrounding copyright, social media usage by minors, and the expanding field of telemedicine. Penguin Random House has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging copyright infringement related to the use of their copyrighted material, specifically the 'Drache Kokosnuss' series, for training AI models. Simultaneously, the German Bundestag's scientific service has assessed the legal hurdles of implementing a social media ban for children under 14, finding significant obstacles. Finally, the Bundesgerichtshof (Federal Court of Justice) has referred a case to the European Court of Justice (EuGH) concerning the legality of restrictions on advertising for telemedicine services, questioning whether German regulations violate EU law. These developments highlight the challenges of adapting legal frameworks to technological advancements and evolving social norms.