Jury selection started Monday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, marking the opening of a four‑week trial that pits Elon Musk against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Musk alleges the nonprofit he helped launch was fraudulently converted into a for‑profit entity, seeking $150 billion in damages and the removal of Altman. OpenAI counters that Musk was aware of the transition and left the board voluntarily. The case, overseen by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, could reshape the company’s future and its planned IPO. Read more →

OpenAI unveiled a fresh manifesto titled “Our Principles,” authored by CEO Sam Altman. The paper downplays the pursuit of artificial general intelligence, a cornerstone of the company’s original mission, and instead emphasizes broad AI deployment, safety, and decentralized access. Critics note a tension between the document’s safety language and the company’s push for rapid product scaling. The shift hints at a strategic recalibration as OpenAI navigates mounting scrutiny and competitive pressures in the fast‑moving AI market. Read more →

The first day of the high‑profile lawsuit between Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman began with jury selection, and prospective jurors quickly disclosed strong negative feelings toward Musk. Some questionnaires called the Tesla founder a "greedy, racist, homophobic piece of garbage" and a "world‑class jerk." Musk’s attorneys moved to have those respondents dismissed, but Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers reminded the courtroom that personal dislike does not preclude impartiality. The nine jurors ultimately chosen include individuals who expressed reservations about Musk and AI, yet pledged to decide the case on the evidence alone. Read more →

Elon Musk used X’s paid‑boost feature on Monday to amplify a New Yorker investigation by Ronan Farrow that accuses OpenAI chief Sam Altman of deceptive practices. The promotion appeared just as Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI, Altman, president Greg Brockman and Microsoft entered jury selection in a federal courtroom in Oakland. While the post lacked a clear ad label, X’s own policies require boosted content to self‑identify as advertising. The move has drawn scrutiny amid a trial that pits Musk’s early investments against OpenAI’s commercial trajectory. Read more →

Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman are set to appear in a high‑stakes trial that could reshape the future of the artificial‑intelligence nonprofit. Both founders face more than two hours of questioning, alongside a roster of Silicon Valley heavyweights that includes former OpenAI chief technology officer Mira Brockman, Microsoft chief Satya Nadella and Musk associate Shivon Zilis. The case, which pits Musk’s for‑profit AI venture against OpenAI’s nonprofit mission, also highlights growing competition from rivals such as Anthropic and Google. Read more →

Two months after a deadly mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman issued a public apology for failing to notify law enforcement about a ChatGPT account that had been banned for violating the company’s policy on real‑world violence. In a letter shared by local media, Altman expressed remorse to the town’s mayor and the province’s premier, acknowledging the missed opportunity to intervene and pledging stronger safeguards to prevent similar tragedies. Read more →

OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman sent a public letter to the residents of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, expressing deep regret that the company did not alert police about a ChatGPT user who later carried out a mass shooting. The 18‑year‑old suspect, Jesse Van Rootselaar, had been banned from the platform after posting violent scenarios. Altman said OpenAI will tighten its safety protocols and work closely with authorities to prevent similar tragedies. Read more →

Elon Musk’s legal battle with OpenAI begins in Oakland on April 27, as a jury will hear his claims that the AI firm defrauded him and breached its founding agreement. The suit, filed by Musk and his new venture xAI, alleges fraud, unjust enrichment and a breach of OpenAI’s charitable trust, while demanding the removal of Sam Altman and Greg Brockman and a restructuring of the company. OpenAI counters that Musk lacks standing and that no cognizable promise was broken. With both firms eyeing public offerings, the courtroom drama could reshape the competitive landscape of artificial intelligence. Read more →

In Oakland, a federal jury will soon be chosen to hear Elon Musk's lawsuit accusing OpenAI and its chief Sam Altman of defrauding the billionaire after the AI firm switched from a nonprofit to a for‑profit structure. The case, which could reshape corporate governance in the artificial‑intelligence sector, centers on Musk's claim that he was misled about the use of his $38 million donation. With Microsoft named as a co‑defendant, the trial promises high‑profile testimony and a potential verdict that may affect OpenAI’s future direction. Read more →

OpenAI has added its newest language model, GPT-5.5, to ChatGPT, promising smoother, more reliable performance on complex, multi‑step requests. The upgrade reduces the need for back‑and‑forth prompting by improving context retention, reasoning depth and tool integration. Sam Altman framed the launch as a push for everyday usefulness, saying the company wants users to win. GPT-5.5 follows the recent ChatGPT Images 2.0 rollout and aims to make the AI assistant a continuous, dependable part of daily workflows. Read more →

OpenAI chief Sam Altman accused rival Anthropic of using fear‑mongering to promote its new cybersecurity model, Mythos, during a recent podcast appearance. Altman suggested the rhetoric was designed to keep advanced AI tools in the hands of a select few, echoing broader industry debates about hype, safety and market positioning. Read more →

Tools for Humanity’s World verification platform announced a global rollout of its “proof of human” technology, beginning with Tinder and expanding to concert ticketing, Zoom calls and document signing. The move aims to authenticate real users while preserving anonymity as AI‑generated content floods digital services. World will embed a verified World ID badge on Tinder profiles and partner with Ticketmaster, Eventbrite, 30 Seconds to Mars and Bruno Mars to reserve tickets for verified humans. The company also unveiled new verification tiers, including low‑friction selfie checks, to address scaling challenges. Read more →