Securities Class Action Trend Filings (UPDATED)

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From AI to SPACs, several trends have appeared in core filing activity in recent years.

The data below is from Securities Class Action Filings—2025 Year in Review.

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence-related filings are those in which the company at issue (1) develops AI models, (2) manufactures products used in AI infrastructure, or (3) uses AI models for business purposes; and, in addition, the allegations are related to AI, or misrepresentations or failures to disclose risks associated with the use of AI. AI-related filings include those with allegations related to machine learning and autonomous driving, among others.
COVID-19

COVID-19 filings include allegations related to companies negatively impacted by the virus or looking to address demand for products as a result of the virus.
Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency filings include blockchain or cryptocurrency companies that engaged in the sale or exchange of tokens (commonly initial coin offerings), cryptocurrency mining, cryptocurrency derivatives, or that designed blockchain-focused software.
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity filings are those in which allegations relate to data breaches or security vulnerabilities.
SPAC

Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) filings concern companies that went public for the express purpose of acquiring an existing company in the future.

  

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