OpenAI, Microsoft Face Trial Over Musk Charity Claims
A federal judge ruled that Elon Musk’s lawsuit accusing OpenAI of abandoning its charitable mission can proceed to trial, rejecting dismissal efforts by OpenAI and Microsoft.
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A federal judge ruled that Elon Musk’s lawsuit accusing OpenAI of abandoning its charitable mission can proceed to trial, rejecting dismissal efforts by OpenAI and Microsoft.
OpenAI has invested in Merge Labs, a brain-computer interface startup founded by CEO Sam Altman, as part of a $250 million seed round valuing the company at $850 million.
Barclays Research says humanoid robots are moving from experimental labs into real-world deployment as advances in AI and hardware reduce costs. The firm estimates the market could expand sharply over the next decade amid labor shortages.
U.S. senators are demanding detailed explanations from major tech platforms on how they prevent and monetize AI-generated sexual deepfakes. The inquiry follows renewed scrutiny of generative AI tools and their safeguards.
Google has launched a beta feature that allows Gemini to connect directly with user apps like Gmail and Photos for more personalized responses. The update aims to make Gemini more proactive while keeping privacy controls in user hands.
Anthropic has expanded its Labs organization to incubate experimental products built on emerging Claude capabilities. The move formalizes a product development model that has already produced several fast-scaling AI tools.
Microsoft outlined a community-first strategy for expanding AI data centers, promising to cover electricity costs and reduce local environmental impact. The move comes amid rising public opposition to large-scale AI infrastructure projects.
Apple introduced Apple Creator Studio, a subscription bundle combining professional creative apps with new AI-driven features across video, music, imaging, and productivity tools. The offering expands Apple’s push into intelligent software workflows for creators.
Anthropic has introduced Cowork, a desktop agent that allows users to delegate file-based tasks directly to Claude. The research preview expands Claude’s reach beyond coding into everyday productivity workflows.
Meta has introduced a new top-level initiative, Meta Compute, to expand its AI infrastructure and energy capacity at large scale. The effort signals a long-term push to support advanced AI development and global data center growth.