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Could anything but profit steer AI? The OpenAI trial offered clues but no verdict

The trial pitting Elon Musk against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman made clear the two billionaires agreed on one thing: building artificial intelligence would require significant resources — and enormous amounts of money

The Independent UK

Million-dollar salaries, billion-dollar stakes: Top AI talent every tech giant is fighting over

As Big Tech and a whole cohort of new-generation AI start-ups race towards artificial general intelligence (AGI), elite researchers and engineering leaders have become the equivalent of franchise athletes.

Euronews

Musk v. OpenAI Jury Begins Deliberating; Standing Hurdle Could End Case Before Altman Removal Hearings

A nine-person jury in Oakland began deliberating Monday in the most consequential corporate governance trial in the history of American artificial intelligence, weighing whether OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and president Greg Brockman violated charitable-trust law when they converted a nonprofit AI research lab into an $852 billion public benefit corporation.

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What we learned from the cringey courtroom drama between Elon Musk and Sam Altman

Two of the world’s richest people faced an airing of their dirty laundry amid their messy, bitter feud over OpenAI

The Guardian - US

Elon Musk's 'Hair-Raising' Conditions: Sam Altman Details Starlink CEO's 'Uncomfortable' Requests for OpenAI

Sam Altman told a California jury Elon Musk made 'hair-raising' demands to control OpenAI, including future control ideas. Musk is suing over its for-profit structure, seeking over $100B.

International Business Times UK

Sam Altman rejects Musk's "stolen charity" claims in court showdown

Altman testified in Elon Musk's case against him, OpenAI and Microsoft.

Axios

Sam Altman testifies Elon Musk wanted greater control of OpenAI in early days

As the proceedings enter their third week, observers note that neither tech titan has emerged as a particularly sympathetic figure

The Independent UK

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Elon Musk, Sam Altman and the world's billionaires are terrified of the Google AI genius behind a 25-year-old computer game, because they think he might actually end up controlling god

"There is a very low probability of a good future if someone doesn't slow Demis down."

PC Gamer

Sam Altman defends himself as a 'honest and trustworthy businessperson' in trial testimony detailings his past dealings with Elon Musk

The OpenAI CEO took the witness stand Tuesday to defend his business record in a trial that has invited further scrutiny of Altman’s leadership after testimony from former board members last week.

Fortune

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

Aa a high-stakes trial pits Elon Musk against Sam Altman, the OpenAI CEO is facing intense scrutiny over his leadership. Testimony reveals accusations of dishonesty and resistance to oversight, potentially impacting Altman's future and the AI industry's public image amidst major IPOs.

The Economic Times

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

The Independent UK

Former OpenAI executive Sutskever discloses nearly $7 billion stake in AI firm

Ilya Sutskever testified about Sam Altman's alleged dishonesty. He spent a year collecting evidence of Altman's behavior. This testimony is part of a legal battle between OpenAI and Elon Musk. Musk is suing OpenAI and Microsoft. He claims OpenAI abandoned its nonprofit mission. The trial could shape OpenAI's future. Sutskever's…

The Economic Times

‘A consistent pattern of lying’: Musk v OpenAI trial exposes what insiders think of Sam Altman

The trial has exposed even more details about OpenAI’s fractious corporate past than previously documented

The Guardian - US

Elon Musk's 'Mole' or Mother of Four? Shivon Zilis Tells Court How Starlink CEO Offered Sperm Donation

Elon Musk's involvement in OpenAI's legal case takes a personal turn as Shivon Zilis testifies about their children and Musk's offer to donate sperm, highlighting boardroom and personal conflicts.

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Elon Musk said Gabe Newell gets 'two thumbs up from me' for the OpenAI board but Jeff Bezos is 'clueless'

Newell was among the "top suggestions for board members" made to Musk.

Tom’s Guide

‘Almost a sociopathic lack of concern’: 5 biggest revelations fromThe New Yorker’s deep dive intoSam Altman

A deep dive into OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is raising serious questions. Here are the 5 biggest revelations from the New Yorker’s investigation.

International Business Times UK

AI's 'Thinking' Text Is Hiding the Real Reasoning 75% of the Time, Researchers from OpenAI and Anthropic Warn

A major study by leading AI researchers reveals that AI models often conceal the true basis of their reasoning, raising concerns about AI transparency and safety.

Reason

AI and Constitutions, from My Hoover Institution Colleague Andy Hall

A very interesting post on his Free Systems substack; I'm not sure what to think of the subject, but it… The post AI and Constitutions, from My Hoover Institution Colleague Andy Hall appeared first on Reason.com.

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Behind the defections from Mira Murati's Thinking Machines: money, compute constraints, and a lack of clarity on products and business model

Thinking Machines has lost three members of its founding team to OpenAI, while another cofounder left for Meta and more employees are reportedly heading for the exits too

The Guardian - UK

The office block where AI ‘doomers’ gather to predict the apocalypse

Safety researchers feel excessive financial rewards and an irresponsible work culture have led some to ignore a catastrophic risk to human life

The Independent UK

AI has run out of training data, warns data chief

‘There might be a creative plateau,’ says Goldman Sachs’ chief data officer

Fortune

Meet all 33 Silicon Valley power players at Trump’s high-profile tech dinner—and here’s Elon Musk’s explanation for why he wasn’t there

From Gates to Zuckerberg, Trump hosted dozens of Silicon Valley icons in the newly renovated Rose Garden.

Benzinga

David Sacks, Chamath Palihapitiya Warn Pre-Product AI Founders Against Rejecting Multi-Billion Dollar Acquisition Offers

Tech investors David Sacks and Chamath Palihapitiya cautioned AI startup founders about the risks of turning down massive acquisition offers before even releasing a product.

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“Being A Vampire Has Its Advantages”: Andrew Garfield’s Latest Look Sparks Major Botox Buzz

"He looks like he's in his 20s."

Windows Central

OpenAI started as a "countervailing force" to Google — did Elon Musk and Sam Altman torpedo DeepMind's plans to dictate AGI?

Former OpenAI researcher Daniel Kokotajlo claims the company's founders thwarted Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis's plan to become a "dictator" with AGI.

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