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Silicon Valley

Greg Brockman Defends $30B OpenAI Stake: 'Blood, Sweat, and Tears'

6 hours ago

Fundraising

OpenAI is 'exploring' an IPO, Greg Brockman says at Elon Musk trial

fromTNW | Insider

7 hours ago

Law

Brockman takes the stand in OpenAI trial after Musk's settlement text, with his own journals calling the nonprofit mission 'a lie'

Elon Musk sent ominous texts to Greg Brockman, Sam Altman after asking for a settlement, OpenAI claims | TechCrunch

Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI aims to dismantle its for-profit model and seeks financial compensation and damages.

fromArs Technica

11 hours ago

Musk's "World War III" threat in Twitter lawsuit haunts him at OpenAI trial

Elon Musk attempted to settle a lawsuit against OpenAI but refused terms, leading to a trial where he may face damaging testimony.

2 hours ago

OpenAI's president does "all the things," except answer a question

Greg Brockman's journal reveals his opportunistic mindset and contradictions regarding OpenAI's non-profit status.

2 hours ago

Greg Brockman Defends $30B OpenAI Stake: 'Blood, Sweat, and Tears'

Elon Musk aims to undermine OpenAI leadership and damage its public image during the trial against Greg Brockman and Sam Altman.

Fundraising

6 hours ago

OpenAI is 'exploring' an IPO, Greg Brockman says at Elon Musk trial

OpenAI is exploring an IPO, and Greg Brockman's stake in the company is valued at nearly $30 billion.

fromTNW | Insider

7 hours ago

Brockman takes the stand in OpenAI trial after Musk's settlement text, with his own journals calling the nonprofit mission 'a lie'

Musk threatened Brockman and Altman with public backlash during settlement talks before the OpenAI trial, highlighting the trial's contentious nature.

Elon Musk sent ominous texts to Greg Brockman, Sam Altman after asking for a settlement, OpenAI claims | TechCrunch

Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI aims to dismantle its for-profit model and seeks financial compensation and damages.

fromArs Technica

11 hours ago

Artificial intelligence

Musk's "World War III" threat in Twitter lawsuit haunts him at OpenAI trial

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Tech industry

Intellectual property law

3 hours ago

Elon Musk settles SEC lawsuit over Twitter purchase and agrees to pay $1.5m fine

Elon Musk settled a SEC lawsuit over delayed stock disclosures, paying a $1.5m penalty without admitting wrongdoing.

Elon Musk will settle the feds' Twitter lawsuit with pocket change

The SEC filed an amended complaint against the Elon Musk Revocable Trust for failing to report beneficial ownership of Twitter shares.

fromEngadget

Tech industry

Elon Musk settles with the SEC for $1.5 million after years-long dispute over his Twitter investment - Engadget

Tech industry

Intellectual property law

3 hours ago

Elon Musk settles SEC lawsuit over Twitter purchase and agrees to pay $1.5m fine

Elon Musk settled a SEC lawsuit over delayed stock disclosures, paying a $1.5m penalty without admitting wrongdoing.

Elon Musk will settle the feds' Twitter lawsuit with pocket change

The SEC filed an amended complaint against the Elon Musk Revocable Trust for failing to report beneficial ownership of Twitter shares.

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Tech industry

Elon Musk settles with the SEC for $1.5 million after years-long dispute over his Twitter investment - Engadget

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#ai-safety

Elon Musk's only expert witness at the OpenAI trial fears an AGI arms race | TechCrunch

Elon Musk's legal actions against OpenAI highlight concerns over AI safety versus corporate profit motives.

fromSFGATE

Oakland judge shuts down Elon Musk's 'extinction' talk in OpenAI trial

Elon Musk testified in court about AI safety and his concerns regarding its potential dangers.

Judge tells Elon Musk to cool it on the robot apocalypse talk

Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers prohibited doomsday speculation during Elon Musk's trial against OpenAI regarding AI risks and safety concerns.

In OpenAI trial, Elon Musk points to meetings with Barack Obama and Larry Page as proof he's serious about AI risks

Elon Musk emphasizes AI safety and claims OpenAI's founders abandoned their nonprofit mission for private gain during his testimony in a civil trial.

Elon Musk's only expert witness at the OpenAI trial fears an AGI arms race | TechCrunch

Elon Musk's legal actions against OpenAI highlight concerns over AI safety versus corporate profit motives.

fromSFGATE

Oakland judge shuts down Elon Musk's 'extinction' talk in OpenAI trial

Elon Musk testified in court about AI safety and his concerns regarding its potential dangers.

Judge tells Elon Musk to cool it on the robot apocalypse talk

Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers prohibited doomsday speculation during Elon Musk's trial against OpenAI regarding AI risks and safety concerns.

In OpenAI trial, Elon Musk points to meetings with Barack Obama and Larry Page as proof he's serious about AI risks

Elon Musk emphasizes AI safety and claims OpenAI's founders abandoned their nonprofit mission for private gain during his testimony in a civil trial.

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#sam-altman

The Elon Musk v. Sam Altman trial is now on YouTube

The trial for Elon Musk's lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI is being livestreamed, enhancing public access to judicial proceedings.

1 day ago

He beat Elon Musk in court once. Sam Altman hired him to do it again.

William Savitt leads Sam Altman's legal team against Elon Musk in a high-profile trial over OpenAI's transformation into a corporate entity.

Musk v. Altman Kicks Off, DOJ Guts Voting Rights Unit, and Is the AI Job Apocalypse Overhyped?

The Elon Musk-Sam Altman trial has significant implications for OpenAI and the broader AI industry.

fromFuturism

If OpenAI Loses This Trial, It Could Effectively Be Eliminated in Its Current Form

Elon Musk and Sam Altman's feud escalates as Musk sues OpenAI for $130 billion, demanding changes to its corporate structure and leadership.

Musk faces third day of questioning in contentious trial over OpenAI's founding

Elon Musk's court case against OpenAI's Sam Altman centers on allegations of broken agreements and seeks $134bn in damages.

fromEntrepreneur

Elon Musk vs. OpenAI: What You Need to Know About the Epic $134 Billion Trial

Elon Musk and Sam Altman are embroiled in a $134 billion lawsuit over OpenAI's restructuring and nonprofit commitments.

The Elon Musk v. Sam Altman trial is now on YouTube

The trial for Elon Musk's lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI is being livestreamed, enhancing public access to judicial proceedings.

1 day ago

He beat Elon Musk in court once. Sam Altman hired him to do it again.

William Savitt leads Sam Altman's legal team against Elon Musk in a high-profile trial over OpenAI's transformation into a corporate entity.

Musk v. Altman Kicks Off, DOJ Guts Voting Rights Unit, and Is the AI Job Apocalypse Overhyped?

The Elon Musk-Sam Altman trial has significant implications for OpenAI and the broader AI industry.

fromFuturism

If OpenAI Loses This Trial, It Could Effectively Be Eliminated in Its Current Form

Elon Musk and Sam Altman's feud escalates as Musk sues OpenAI for $130 billion, demanding changes to its corporate structure and leadership.

Musk faces third day of questioning in contentious trial over OpenAI's founding

Elon Musk's court case against OpenAI's Sam Altman centers on allegations of broken agreements and seeks $134bn in damages.

fromEntrepreneur

Elon Musk vs. OpenAI: What You Need to Know About the Epic $134 Billion Trial

Elon Musk and Sam Altman are embroiled in a $134 billion lawsuit over OpenAI's restructuring and nonprofit commitments.

Cars

Tesla hits Musk's threshold for 'safe unsupervised' driving

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Toronto startup

Elon Musk's latest Tesla pay valued at $158bn - but he can't pocket it

Toronto startup

Elon Musk's security bill keeps on rising

Toronto startup

Tesla made over $500 million selling to xAI and SpaceX last year

Tesla generated $573 million in revenue from sales to SpaceX and xAI, highlighting the interconnectedness of Elon Musk's companies.

Cars

4 Tesla owners react to their FSD dreams getting crushed: 'It feels like a bait and switch'

Tesla owners with Hardware 3 will not achieve fully unsupervised Full Self-Driving, leading to disappointment and distrust among long-time customers.

Cars

11 hours ago

Tesla hits Musk's threshold for 'safe unsupervised' driving

Tesla's Full Self-Driving system has driven over 10 billion miles, but it remains a Level 2 system requiring human supervision.

Toronto startup

fromwww.bbc.com

Elon Musk's latest Tesla pay valued at $158bn - but he can't pocket it

Elon Musk's potential $158bn compensation is contingent on achieving ambitious milestones, which he has not met yet.

Toronto startup

Elon Musk's security bill keeps on rising

Tesla's security expenses for Elon Musk rose to $4.8 million in 2025 due to increasing threats against high-profile executives.

Toronto startup

Tesla made over $500 million selling to xAI and SpaceX last year

Tesla generated $573 million in revenue from sales to SpaceX and xAI, highlighting the interconnectedness of Elon Musk's companies.

Cars

4 Tesla owners react to their FSD dreams getting crushed: 'It feels like a bait and switch'

Tesla owners with Hardware 3 will not achieve fully unsupervised Full Self-Driving, leading to disappointment and distrust among long-time customers.

The Big Impacts of Small Dust Particles | KQED

California courts will track immigration arrests to enhance transparency and assess impacts on access to justice.

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The Big Impacts of Small Dust Particles | KQED

California courts will track immigration arrests to enhance transparency and assess impacts on access to justice.

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The Big Impacts of Small Dust Particles | KQED

California courts will track immigration arrests to enhance transparency and assess impacts on access to justice.

fromKqed

The Big Impacts of Small Dust Particles | KQED

California courts will track immigration arrests to enhance transparency and assess impacts on access to justice.

Elon's Terafab Is Moving at "Light Speed" - and That Could Mean Big Things for Tesla

Elon Musk's Terafab aims to reduce dependence on third-party chip manufacturers, representing a high-risk, high-reward venture for Tesla.

Tech industry

fromSpyglass

1 day ago

The Age of the "Super App" - Again and Again and Again

Companies often attempt to create 'super apps' by consolidating multiple services, but success has been elusive, as seen with Meta and Elon Musk's X.

fromFast Company

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Are we losing our minds to AI?

Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers urged Elon Musk and Sam Altman to control their social media behavior amid a contentious AI trial.

Science

What is the Kardashev scale, and why does Elon Musk talk about it so much?

Humanity's future in space is uncertain despite advancements in technology and plans for moon bases by countries and private companies.

How Shivon Zilis Operated as Elon Musk's OpenAI Insider

Shivon Zilis played a crucial role in managing communications between OpenAI and Musk during his involvement with the organization.

#xai

4 things you missed from Day 4 of the Musk v. Altman trial

Musk claims xAI is not a threat, describing it as the smallest AI company compared to rivals like OpenAI and Google.

Elon Musk confirms xAI used OpenAI's models to train Grok

Elon Musk testified that xAI has used OpenAI's models for improvement, acknowledging model distillation as a common practice in the AI industry.

Elon Musk Seemingly Admits xAI Has Used OpenAI's Models to Train Its Own

Elon Musk indicated that xAI may have used OpenAI's models for training during his testimony in federal court.

4 things you missed from Day 4 of the Musk v. Altman trial

Musk claims xAI is not a threat, describing it as the smallest AI company compared to rivals like OpenAI and Google.

Elon Musk confirms xAI used OpenAI's models to train Grok

Elon Musk testified that xAI has used OpenAI's models for improvement, acknowledging model distillation as a common practice in the AI industry.

Elon Musk Seemingly Admits xAI Has Used OpenAI's Models to Train Its Own

Elon Musk indicated that xAI may have used OpenAI's models for training during his testimony in federal court.

Gabe Newell Emailed Elon Musk To Try To Get Hideo Kojima An Invite To SpaceX

Gabe Newell emailed Elon Musk to arrange a SpaceX tour for Hideo Kojima, who dreams of going to space.

Elon Musk testifies that xAI trained Grok on OpenAI models | TechCrunch

OpenAI and Anthropic are combating distillation techniques used by third parties to train AI models, which threatens their competitive advantage.

Marketing tech

X announces a rebuilt ad platform powered by AI | TechCrunch

X is launching an AI-powered ad platform to attract advertisers and improve ad revenue growth.

East Bay food

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fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

Around Berkeley: May Day protests, Children's Day, Berkeley Bay Festival

Cathy Raingarden's sketches from local protests will be exhibited at the Berkeley Fellowship from May 3 to June 6, 2026.

Social media marketing

Harvard study documents the rise in divisive posts on X

Elon Musk's changes to X have increased political division, with anger-driven content significantly boosting engagement and influencing voter preferences.

Elon Musk's worst enemy in court is Elon Musk

Musk's direct testimony was an improvement over yesterday - even if his lawyer kept asking leading questions to cue him in how to answer.

Artificial intelligence

Left-wing politics

fromJezebel

Where Are the "Legalize Comedy" Folks At Now?

Elon Musk and the Trumps criticize comedy, linking it to political tensions and violence.

European startups

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Intellectual property law

SpaceX Board has set a Mars bonus for Elon Musk

Elon Musk's compensation plan at SpaceX is linked to colonizing Mars and building space data centers, with ambitious valuation targets.

fromFast Company

Elon Musk's xAI is suing to fight an AI discrimination law-and the Trump administration is backing it

Colorado's AI regulation law faces a lawsuit from xAI, claiming it burdens constitutional rights and violates federal equal protection laws.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Elon Musk trial against Sam Altman to reveal OpenAI power struggle

The trial between Musk and Altman could reshape AI's power dynamics and involves allegations of betrayal over OpenAI's mission shift.

Media industry

fromUsermag

How Much of Substack Is Actually AI?

A viral Substack post claiming a debate between Elon Musk and Keanu Reeves was entirely AI-generated, reflecting a rise in AI content online.

Mobile UX

Elon Musk's XChat App Is More Like Facebook's Messenger Than Signal

XChat is positioned as a secure messaging app, but experts express skepticism about its security and data handling practices.

Cryptocurrency

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