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Mar 5, 2025
Elon Musk faces off against OpenAI as legal battles heat up. Trump takes aim at the Chips Act, stirring up tech policy debates. Apple unleashes new Macs featuring groundbreaking M4 Max and M3 Ultra chips. In a surprising twist, Digg makes a comeback to challenge Reddit, now equipped with AI for better user experience. Plus, advancements in AI voice technology blur the line between human and machine, sparking both awe and unease. The NFT landscape evolves with the SEC's decision to deem certain assets non-security.
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- Elon Musk's legal battle against OpenAI emphasizes the potential public harm of profit-driven AI development as the trial proceeds swiftly.
- The revival of Digg aims to create a moderated, community-focused platform leveraging AI to improve user experience and combat spam.
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Elon Musk Faces Legal Setback Against OpenAI
A U.S. judge has dismissed Elon Musk's attempt to halt OpenAI's transition to a for-profit model, allowing certain claims to continue in court. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez-Rogers emphasized the urgency of the case, stating that it poses potential public harm and will proceed swiftly to trial on core claims. Musk's legal team expressed satisfaction with the expedited trial schedule, as this development keeps OpenAI's operations unaffected for the time being. However, Musk's initial pushback marks a significant moment in the ongoing discourse around the implications of profit-driven AI development.
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