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News reporting focused on AI and machine learning, covering the companies behind these technologies, their real-world applications, and the ethical concerns they raise. This includes areas like generative AI (large language models, text-to-image and video), speech tech, and predictive analytics.
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.
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.
Tesla announced plans to spend $25 billion on capital expenditures in 2026, a sharp rise from prior years, to fund its move into AI and robotics. The company detailed investments in compute infrastructure, manufacturing expansion, Optimus robots, and robotaxi operations during its first-quarter earnings call. CEO Elon Musk called the increase justified for future revenue growth, while CFO Vaibhav Taneja noted upcoming negative free cash flow despite strong cash reserves.
Tesla plans to spend $25 billion on capital expenditures in 2026, up from earlier estimates and past years like $8.5 billion in 2025. The funds target AI infrastructure, robotics production including Optimus, and manufacturing expansions. CEO Elon Musk calls the increase essential for future revenue, amid similar big spends by Amazon and Google.
Tesla has started its robotaxi service in Dallas and Houston, marking expansion to two more Texas cities after Austin. A company social media post announced the rollout with a video of driverless vehicles. The service now operates without safety drivers in three Texas locations, though fleet sizes remain small per tracking data.