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Elon Musk made 'hair-raising' demands for control of OpenAI, Sam Altman testifies

Start-up’s CEO takes the stand in legal battle with billionaire

Irish Times - Business - 1 hour ago

Elon Musk and Jensen Huang among CEOs joining Trump on China trip

A total of 18 US executives have joined the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

BBC News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Altman Testifies in OpenAI Trial, Fires Back at Accusations of Cofounder Musk

The OpenAI CEO added a personal dimension to competing narratives in the bitter feud between the two tech giants.

Epoch Times - US News - 8 hours ago

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testifies in high-stakes court bout with Elon Musk

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took the witness stand Tuesday to defend his business record in a trial pitting him against Elon Musk, rebutting testimony that disparaged his leadership at a pivotal time for the ChatGPT maker. Musk, the world's richest man, is seeking Altman's ouster from the company leadership as part of a civil lawsuit accusing him of betraying their shared vision for OpenAI.

CBC News - World - 9 hours ago

Elon Musk's lawyer accuses OpenAI CEO of putting profit over people

The legal team for Elon Musk has said that OpenAI's Sam Altman placed profit incentives above the company's mission statement to work for the public good in a trial catching the attention of the tech world and beyond.

NBC News - Technology - 9 hours ago

OpenAI boss Sam Altman says Musk wanted control of company

Sam Altman testified in trial that could determine the future of OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 10 hours ago

Sam Altman testifies in Musk-OpenAI trial -- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took the stand Tuesday in Elon Musk's high-profile lawsuit against Altman's company. Altman defended the company against Musk's allegations that OpenAI betrayed its founding mission by becoming a for-profit entity. New York Times tech reporter Natallie Rocha joins CBS News to discuss.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took the stand Tuesday in Elon Musk's high-profile lawsuit against Altman's company. Altman defended the company against Musk's allegations that OpenAI betrayed its founding mission by becoming a for-profit entity. New York Times tech reporter Natallie Rocha joins CBS News to discuss.

CBS News - Technology - 11 hours ago

Latest details on Musk-OpenAI court battle -- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took the stand on Tuesday to defend himself against a lawsuit brought by his former business partner, Elon Musk. Paresh Dave, senior writer for Wired, joins to unpack the case so far.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took the stand on Tuesday to defend himself against a lawsuit brought by his former business partner, Elon Musk. Paresh Dave, senior writer for Wired, joins to unpack the case so far.

CBS News - Technology - 11 hours ago

Sam Altman says Elon Musk wanted 90 percent of OpenAI in high-stakes trial

Landmark trial could shape future and leadership of OpenAI as company prepares for possible initial public offering.

Aljazeera - World - 11 hours ago

OpenAI trial recap: Altman testifies he never promised Musk to keep company a nonprofit

Elon Musk is accusing OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman of trying to 'steal a charity.'

CNBC - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Musk sought 90% of OpenAI, Altman says in blockbuster trial

Elon Musk pushed to take majority control of OpenAI, the artificial intelligence giant’s CEO Sam Altman said Tuesday at a high-stakes trial pitting some...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 13 hours ago

OpenAI's Sam Altman has much to lose as he testifies in defence against Musk lawsuit

Even if Musk loses his bid to oust the CEO, the trial has invited further scrutiny of Altman’s leadership at a pivotal time for the company

The Globe and Mail - Business - 13 hours ago

Sam Altman details 'hair-raising' chat with Elon Musk

Nobody has more to lose in the high-profile trial than OpenAI chief Sam Altman, and he has finally taken to the stand.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Musk Liked Showing Memes to Sam Altman Before Their Breakup

With Altman on the stand, the trial over the fate of OpenAI is getting weirder.

New York Magazine - US News - 13 hours ago

Sam Altman details 'hair-raising' chat with Elon Musk as he takes stand

Nobody has more to lose in the high-profile trial than OpenAI chief Sam Altman, and he has finally taken to the stand.

Sydney Morning Herald - Technology - 13 hours ago

Musk 'wanted 90%' of OpenAI, Altman says in high-stakes trial

Elon Musk was obsessed with trying to control OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company’s CEO Sam Altman said Tuesday at a blockbuster trial pitting some of the world’s wealthiest tech titans against each other.

CTV News - World - 13 hours ago

Microsoft CEO Says OpenAI Board Was 'Amateur City' -- In Monday's testimony, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella pushed back on Elon Musk's claims that his firm enabled Sam Altman's and OpenAI's for-profit pivot.

In Monday’s testimony, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella pushed back on Elon Musk’s claims that his firm enabled Sam Altman’s and OpenAI’s for-profit pivot.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

OpenAI chief Sam Altman makes a high-stakes appearance in his court bout with Elon Musk

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman began testifying Tuesday in his feud with Elon Musk, taking the stand to defend himself at a trial that has featured disparaging commentary about his leadership

Lancaster Online - Business - 16 hours ago

In a trial pitting him against Elon Musk, nobody has more to lose than OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

In a trial featuring a clash between Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, neither of the tech titans has emerged as an overly sympathetic character

Los Angeles Times - Business - 20 hours ago

Elon Musk and other CEOs invited to be in Trump's delegation to China

Elon Musk, Tim Cook and other high-powered business leaders have been invited to be a part of the U.S. delegation traveling to China this week.

CBS News - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

In clash with Musk, no one stands to lose more than OpenAI's Altman

In a trial largely perceived as a direct clash between Elon Musk and OpenAI boss Sam Altman, neither of the tech leaders has emerged as an overly...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 23 hours ago

Elon Musk and Dario Amodei Are Burying the Hatchet in Sam Altman's Back

Their big new temporary AI alliance is both business and personal.

New York Magazine - Technology - 23 hours ago

Britain pays Starlink millions despite Musk's calls to overthrow UK government

Satellite service supports troops and Ukraine, but payments may raise eyebrows after boss's political broadsides

Register UK - Technology - 1 day ago

Microsoft CEO testifies in Musk-OpenAI trial

FOX Business correspondent Kelly Saberi reports on Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s testimony in Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI on ‘Special Report.’

Fox News - Technology - 1 day ago

Elon Musk, Tim Cook to join Trump on China trip

Tesla's Elon Musk and Apple's Tim Cook ⁠are set to accompany President ⁠Donald Trump on his trip to China this week, a White House official...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 1 day ago

Elon Musk's Tesla Recalls RWD Cybertrucks Because Wheels Could Fall Off

Elon Musk's Tesla is recalling its entire fleet of rear-wheel-drive Cybertruck EVs due to faulty brake rotors that could potentially cause the wheels to fall off while the vehicle is in motion.

Breitbart - Technology - 1 day ago

Trump invites Elon Musk, Tim Cook, Larry Fink and other CEOs to join China summit

Trump invited Tesla's Elon Musk, Apple's Tim Cook and Blackrock's Larry Fink to join his China trip for talks with Xi Jinping on trade, AI and geopolitics.

CNBC - Technology - 1 day ago

Former OpenAI Employees Tear into Sam Altman's Character During Testimony for Elon Musk

Sam Altman faced damaging testimony from former OpenAI colleagues during the second week of Elon Musk's trial against the AI company and its CEO.

Breitbart - Technology - 2 days ago

Musk vs OpenAI: Court battle exposes fight over AI control

In week two of the landmark Musk vs OpenAI trial, President Greg Brockman contradicted Elon Musk's core claim that he sued to preserve the company's nonprofit mission to benefit humanity. Instead,...

International The News - Business - 4 days ago

Judge won't rubber-stamp Elon Musk's $1.5M settlement with SEC over Twitter disclosures

Judge Sparkle Sooknanan said she must consider several factors several factors including whether it is "tainted by improper collusion or corruption."

New York Post - Technology - 4 days ago

French Cybercrime Authorities Elevate Investigation of Elon Musk and X to Criminal Probe

French cybercrime prosecutors have announced that their investigation into Elon Musk and his social media platform X has been upgraded to a criminal probe, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing legal scrutiny of the tech tycoon's deepfake porn scandal.

Breitbart - Technology - 4 days ago

Former OpenAI board members testify in trial -- The high-stakes OpenAI trial pitting tech giants Elon Musk and Sam Altman against each other is wrapping up its second week with testimony from former board members. Ashley Gold, Axios senior tech policy reporter, joins CBS News to discuss. -- May 7

The high-stakes OpenAI trial pitting tech giants Elon Musk and Sam Altman against each other is wrapping up its second week with testimony from former board members. Ashley Gold, Axios senior tech policy reporter, joins CBS News to discuss.

CBS News - Technology - 4 days ago

Elon Musk faces criminal probe in France after ignoring summons in X case

France threatens criminal charges if Musk doesn't appear for questioning.

Ars Technica - Top Stories - 4 days ago

OpenAI co-founder grilled at Musk trial: 'You just happen to be $30 billion richer?'

In the trial over Musk's claims against OpenAI's other co-founders, Musk's attorney questioned whether Greg Brockman's stake in the company conflicted with its nonprofit values.

NBC News - Technology - 5 days ago

French prosecutors seek charges against Elon Musk, X over child sexual abuse images on platform

Prosecutor also investigating deepfakes, disinformation and complicity in denying crimes against humanity by AI system Grok

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 5 days ago

Elon Musk's Tesla Recalls 218,000 EVs Due to Dangerous Backup Camera Problems

Elon Musk's Tesla is recalling more than 218,000 vehicles across multiple models due to a software issue that causes delays in rearview camera images, potentially increasing crash risks.

Breitbart - Technology - 5 days ago

Worries about AI's risks to humanity loom large over Musk-OpenAI trial

At the center of the trial pitting Elon Musk against once-leading artificial intelligence lab OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman lies a moment when they found...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 6 days ago

SpaceX backs Anthropic with data centre deal amidst Musk's OpenAI lawsuit

Deal gives IPO-bound SpaceX a marquee customer, while helping Anthropic ease capacity constraints.

Aljazeera - Science - 6 days ago

Elon Musk's SpaceX joins forces with Anthropic in AI deal ahead of blockbuster IPO

The deal gives Musk's IPO-bound SpaceX a marquee customer as it looks to sell investors on its AI ambitions.

New York Post - Technology - 6 days ago

Elon Musk's Attorney Grills OpenAI President Greg Brockman over $30 Billion Stake in AI 'Charity'

Lawyers representing Elon Musk questioned OpenAI President Greg Brockman about his massive $30 billion fortune gained from the supposed charity during testimony in the ongoing trial between Musk and OpenAI kingpin Sam Altman.

Breitbart - Technology - 6 days ago

OpenAI co-founder says he feared Musk would 'physically attack' him

Co-founder Greg Brockman said he had a tense confrontation with Elon Musk after there was a disagreement about potential equity shares in OpenAI.

NBC News - Technology - 7 days ago

Jury in Blockbuster Trial Between Elon Musk and Sam Altman Will Examine Microsoft's Relationship with OpenAI

Microsoft spent years telling regulators it was just an investor in OpenAI, but a federal judge has now cleared the way for a jury to decide whether the company was secretly running the show — and whether its own executives knew the arrangement was unlawful before the first dollar ever moved.

Breitbart - Technology - 7 days ago

Musk to pay $1.5 million over SEC Twitter stake case

Elon Musk’s attorneys said the SEC initially sought $200 million for his failure to properly disclose his growing stake in Twitter, later renamed X.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 8 days ago

Musk's $120B SpaceX pay requires million people on mars

SpaceX's path to a public listing includes one of the most unusual executive pay structures ever submitted to US regulators: Elon Musk stands to receive 200 million super-voting shares worth an...

International The News - Business - 12 days ago

Elon Musk accuses Sam Altman's lawyer of trying to trick him during tense cross-examination

Musk’s lawsuit alleges OpenAI ditched its mission to build artificial intelligence for the public good

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 13 days ago

Musk accuses Altman of betraying OpenAI's nonprofit founding mission

OpenAI’s lawyers argue Musk’s lawsuit aims to undermine the company for his competing venture, xAI.

Aljazeera - Science - 13 days ago

Elon Musk testifies at OpenAI trial

Elon Musk testified in a landmark trial between himself and OpenAI. Musk claims Altman, his onetime associate, had betrayed the altruistic principles the AI company they co-founded was built on.

NBC News - Technology - 14 days ago

SpaceX links Musk mega-pay to colonizing Mars – Reuters

SpaceX links Elon Musk stock awards to Mars colonization, space computing and valuation goals, raising investor and governance concerns

Russia Today - Business - 14 days ago

Jury selection begins in Elon Musk's trial against OpenAI's Sam Altman

Jury selection began in Elon Musk’s civil trial against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. NBC News’ Brian Cheung explains how both sides will try to make their case and how the jury selection is unfolding.

NBC News - Technology - 15 days ago

Elon Musk trial against Sam Altman to reveal OpenAI power struggle

The trial’s outcome could sway the balance of power in AI, and jury selection starts on Monday.

Aljazeera - Science - 15 days ago

Elon Musk's Boring Co. Accused of Nearly 800 Environmental Violations on Las Vegas Project

Nevada could’ve fined the company more than $3 million, but regulators are seeking a reduced penalty of $242,800, citing an “extraordinary number of violations.”

ProPublica - Environment - 1 month ago

Fresh legal blow for Elon Musk as three teens sue xAI over Grok abuse claims

xAI is under fire again as teenagers sue over alleged AI-generated explicit images. The controversy revives global concerns that already led to Grok being banned in multiple countries.

First Post - Technology - 1 month ago

How Elon Musk's X Shapes the AI Boom

Like it or not, the artificial-intelligence race is playing out on X. That fact has some big implications.

New York Magazine - Technology - 4 months ago

Elon Musk Hired a Dozen Texas Lobbyists This Year. State Law Keeps the Extent of Their Influence Under Wraps.

Musk, the billionaire businessman behind Tesla and SpaceX, influenced several new Texas laws this year. How his lobbyists came about these wins, however, is more of a mystery.

ProPublica - Politics - 7 months ago

Elon Musk Has Criticized Environmental Regulations. His Companies Have Been Accused of Sidestepping Them.

Musk considers environmental regulation a barrier to innovation. As he eyes a new project in Houston, here’s what to know about some of his companies’ past projects that have faced scrutiny from regulators and environmental advocates.

ProPublica - Environment - 7 months ago

Elon Musk Pushed Back on Our Reporting on His Houston Tunnels Plan. Experts Say His Comments Are Misleading.

Musk said his proposal to build tunnels to address Houston’s chronic flooding woes would work, after an investigation raised questions about the plan’s effectiveness. But experts say his plan has key technical and logistical challenges.

ProPublica - Environment - 8 months ago

A Texas Congressman Is Quietly Helping Elon Musk Pitch a $760M Plan to Build Tunnels Under Houston to Ease Flooding

For years, experts in Houston have been studying the idea of building massive tunnels to divert floodwaters and save lives and property. Now Elon Musk’s tunneling company wants a piece of the project.

ProPublica - Environment - 8 months ago

A successful test flight puts Musk's Starship back on track

The engineering is working at last, but the schedule is still a fantasy

Economist - Technology - 8 months ago

Inside the Memphis Chamber of Commerce's Push for Elon Musk's xAI Data Center

In the face of intense public opposition, the city’s Chamber of Commerce has gone to unusual lengths to promote Musk’s xAI facility: sending out a mailer, for the first time in recent memory, that includes misleading facts.

ProPublica - Environment - 8 months ago

Inside Elon Musk's Stellar Year at the Texas Capitol

While Elon Musk took Washington, D.C., by storm, his company representatives and lobbyists were also notching up big political wins in the heart of his vast business empire: Texas.

ProPublica - Politics - 10 months ago

The Trump Administration Leaned on African Countries. The Goal: Get Business for Elon Musk.

The State Department has intervened on behalf of Musk’s satellite internet company in five developing nations. In Gambia, U.S. diplomats have lobbied and browbeat at least seven government ministers as part of a “maximum pressure” campaign.

ProPublica - Technology - 11 months ago

Is Elon Musk Sinking Tesla or Keeping It Afloat?

Consumers may reject the billionaire’s toxic politics and obnoxious personality, but many investors still buy into the Musk myth.

New York Magazine - Business - 1 year ago

Microsoft Hooked the Government on Its Products With Freebies. Could Elon Musk's Starlink Be Doing the Same?

The tech billionaire and Trump adviser “donated” Starlink service to the White House. The move resembles a previous maneuver by Microsoft, which used “free” trials to lock in costly upgrades across the federal government.

ProPublica - Technology - 1 year ago

How Elon Musk, George Soros and Other Billionaires Are Shaping the Most Expensive Court Race in U.S. History

Ten years ago, Wisconsin approved unlimited political spending. Now, as spending for its Supreme Court race surpasses more than $80 million, some campaign reformers are wondering if the state is reaching a tipping point.

ProPublica - Politics - 1 year ago

Tesla Is Burning: All the Bad News for Elon Musk's EV Company

Largely thanks to Musk’s political activities, the EV company continues to find itself in crisis. Here’s everything that’s going wrong.

New York Magazine - Business - 1 year ago