This chapter explores Elon Musk's legal actions against Open AI, alleging the organization's shift from non-profit to for-profit activities aligned with Microsoft. The discussion delves into the legal implications of the lawsuit, including breach of contract and disagreements over AI development approaches. It also touches on Musk's concerns regarding AGI claims and the dynamics between tech giants and research entities.
OpenAI responded to Elon Musk’s lawsuit this week, with a blog post that included emails dating to 2015. We talk about whether the lawsuit could have any impact on the company, and who stands to benefit from it. Then, will the European Union’s Digital Markets Act make the tech industry a more competitive environment for entrepreneurs? We look at how some of the biggest tech giants are changing their services to comply with the law. And finally, Kevin Roose and the Wall Street Journal reporter Joanna Stern compare notes on using the Apple Vision Pro.
Today’s guest:
- Joanna Stern, Wall Street Journal Personal Tech columnist
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