CiVL News: Apr 13, 2026, 1:05 PM PDT -- OpenAI in Court, Trump's Tariff Tab, and Swalwell Steps Down

Here's your latest episode from the Reason Magazine CiVL News Roundup produced by CiVL.com. This episode explores a lawsuit against OpenAI for alleged AI-induced delusion and examines new Federal Reserve data on the impact of tariffs on inflation. It also covers two pseudonymity disputes and updates on Eric Swalwell's political campaign. • A lawsuit alleges GPT-4o contributed to a man's delusional spiral, leading to stalking and harassment.• OpenAI's safety system flagged the user for "Mass Casualty Weapons" activity but a human reviewer restored his account.• The plaintiff seeks a temporary restraining order to prevent her ex-boyfriend from accessing ChatGPT.• The plaintiff in the OpenAI case is proceeding pseudonymously as Jane Doe, citing safety concerns.• Chief Judge James Boasberg granted pseudonymity to a plaintiff suing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.• Federal Reserve economists found Trump administration tariffs caused all excess inflation in core goods since January 2025.• Tariffs raised core goods prices by 3.1%, with the full cost passed to American consumers.• Without tariffs, inflation for household and consumer goods would be below pre-pandemic trendlines.• Eric Swalwell announced his campaign for California governor, focusing on housing, climate, and public safety.• Swalwell's campaign launch included a video highlighting his family and political experience. Join CiVL and be part of building the future you want to live in. Be an early adopter. We're just getting started. Human respect, a core tenet of CiVL's vision, recognizes that the path to a flourishing civilization does not lie in more efficient forms of coercion, but in the widespread adoption of human respect as a primary value. By moving away from the "Conflict Machine" and toward a culture of voluntary cooperation, we align ourselves with the natural requirements for human well-being. We built CiVL News out of our passion for free and open access to information. Follow the topics you care about, and don't be subjected to algos! You're invited to build a hub with us for ideas that upgrade civilizations.