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naturalnews.comBrockman Testifies on Heated 2017 Dispute with Musk Over OpenAI's For-Profit Shift in Federal Trial
OpenAI President Greg Brockman detailed a heated 2017 confrontation with Elon Musk during testimony in the federal trial Musk v. Altman. He described Musk storming around a table and grabbing a painting after rejecting shared control proposals. The lawsuit seeks $150 billion in d…
SemaforUS Debates on AI Highlight Role of China in Tech Regulation and Innovation
China is increasingly cited in US discussions on technology growth and regulation, including AI advancements. Critics point to Chinese influence in narratives around data centers and energy costs. Experts note Beijing's ambitions require a multifaceted US response.
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)California Billionaire Tax Measure Qualifies for November Ballot
A proposed wealth tax on California's billionaires has secured enough signatures to appear on the November ballot, drawing opposition from Silicon Valley figures. The measure targets assets over $1 billion with a 5% one-time levy to fund healthcare. Meanwhile, data center expansi…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Meta Awards Executive Stock Options Tied to High Market Cap Targets
Meta Platforms has granted stock options to several senior executives with exercise prices that would require significant stock price increases to become profitable. The highest tranche is linked to a market capitalization of $9.46 trillion, exceeding current records. The awards…
Tesla Owners Club Belgium / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)Elon Musk Testifies in OpenAI Lawsuit on Founding Promises, $38M Donation
Elon Musk took the witness stand in the OpenAI jury trial, detailing his contributions and disputes with the company's founders. He seeks up to $134 billion in damages and Sam Altman's removal as CEO. The trial, presided over by U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, is expe…
livemint.comSiemens CEO Discusses EU Regulations and U.S. Investment Changes
Siemens CEO Roland Busch stated that EU regulations on data and AI are prompting investments in the U.S. and China. U.S. policies under President Trump are attracting European companies with tax incentives and deregulation. European officials are addressing these issues through o…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)OpenAI Discusses AI Researchers and Human Orchestrators in GPT 5.5 Press Call
OpenAI leaders held a press call to discuss GPT 5.5, including plans for non-human AI researchers. The near-term goal involves human researchers shifting to orchestrator roles. The discussion highlighted potential long-term implications for human involvement in research.
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Resolve AI Secures $40 Million Funding to Combat Engineer Burnout with AI Tools
Resolve AI, led by CEO Spiros Xanthos, has raised $40 million to develop AI systems that alleviate on-call burdens for engineers. The funding addresses burnout from fixing late-night outages. @Forbes reported the details of the investment and the company's focus.