The legal accusations against Open AI by Elon Musk regarding breach of contract highlight the importance of having a valid and enforceable contract in order to win a lawsuit. In this case, the lawsuit refers to a founding agreement that does not seem to exist explicitly, but is inferred from Open AI's actions and documentation. Legal experts emphasize that without a written and enforceable contract, it becomes challenging to effectively enforce claims of breach of contract and win the case.
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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