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Florida has become the first U.S. state to file a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman personally. The 83-page complaint accuses the company of marketing ChatGPT as safe while exposing minors to dangerous content and driving dependency. Attorney General James Uthmeier seeks billions in penalties and argues the AI chatbot is a defective product and public nuisance.
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky plans to launch a new AI lab, according to Bloomberg and a source familiar with the matter. Chesky, who has advised OpenAI's Sam Altman and helped broker his return to power, is the latest Silicon Valley figure unsatisfied with frontier AI models. The lab's focus may center on user interaction and design, areas Chesky emphasized at Airbnb. He will remain CEO of Airbnb and not lead the lab himself.
Florida has become the first US state to file a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the company of designing ChatGPT in a way that endangers children, aids mass shooters, and pushes users toward suicide. Attorney General James Uthmeier is also seeking to hold CEO Sam Altman personally liable.
Chris Lehane, OpenAI's global affairs chief and a veteran political operative, is working to dial down polarized debate about AI's societal impacts while pushing for state-level regulations that won't hinder the company's growth. Facing mounting public backlash including an attack on CEO Sam Altman's home, Lehane advocates for 'calibrated' messaging and policies like a four-day work week. However, former employees accuse the company of downplaying risks, and Lehane navigates complex roles in super PACs and state lobbying efforts.
Nine California jurors deliberate narrow questions in Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI cofounders Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, and Microsoft. Issues include breach of charitable trust over Musk's donations, unjust enrichment via the for-profit arm, and Microsoft's role in aiding any breach. OpenAI counters with statute of limitations arguments tied to dates like August 5, 2021, unreasonable delay in filing until 2024, and Musk's unclean hands doctrine.
Sam Altman testified in the Musk v. Altman trial that Elon Musk once proposed handing control of OpenAI to his children if he died. Musk's lawyers questioned Altman on deception claims and investments, while Altman described Musk as fixated on dominating the company. The session featured tense exchanges and details on Altman's stakes in firms partnering with OpenAI.
Sam Altman testified in the Musk v. Altman trial that Elon Musk once proposed handing control of OpenAI to his children if he died. Musk's lawyers grilled Altman on past accusations of dishonesty from former colleagues and his investments in firms with OpenAI deals. Altman defended his leadership, noting the nonprofit's massive equity stake now over $200 billion.
During a federal trial in Oakland, California, Elon Musk's lawyer asked OpenAI CEO Sam Altman if he is trustworthy. Altman testified that Musk sought control of the AI lab and pushed for a merger with Tesla before leaving in 2018. The case centers on OpenAI's shift from nonprofit to for-profit status, which Musk claims violates its founding mission.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified in Elon Musk's lawsuit over the company's structure. He rejected claims of stealing a charity and shared concerns about Musk's safety ideas and management style from 2017. Altman described Musk suggesting his children inherit control of a potential for-profit OpenAI if he died.
The first week of the Elon Musk versus Sam Altman trial unfolded in court, with reporter Michelle Kim detailing key moments and atmosphere. Coverage also highlights AI's role in democracy and artificial scientists reshaping research. Other top stories cover Pentagon AI contracts, Musk's SEC settlement, and more tech developments.
During the first week of the Elon Musk versus OpenAI trial in Oakland, Musk testified that Sam Altman and Greg Brockman tricked him into funding the company with $38 million. He warned the jury that AI poses an existential risk, could lead to human extinction like in Terminator, and admitted xAI distills OpenAI models for its Grok chatbot. OpenAI lawyers accused Musk of suing to harm a rival while he runs competing firms like Tesla and Neuralink.
Elon Musk spent three days testifying in his lawsuit against OpenAI. He claims Sam Altman betrayed the nonprofit mission by shifting to a for-profit model. TechCrunch's Equity podcast analyzes the stakes, upcoming witnesses, and broader AI news like cloud earnings and new funds.