Elon Musk co-founded OpenAI with Sam Altman in 2015 but left before its success. In 2023, Musk founded xAI, which acquired his social media company X for $33 billion last month. Musk sued OpenAI and Altman last year, claiming they denied allegations of slowing down a competitor.
https://www.tbsnews.net/worldbiz/usa/musk-and-openai-jury-trial-begin-spring-next-year-1108086A US federal judge, Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, has set a March trial for Elon Musk's lawsuit against Sam Altman over OpenAI's restructuring plan, which Musk claims is unlawful. The case centers on OpenAI's transformation from a non-profit to a more conventional, public benefit for-profit company.
https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3305320/elon-musk-sam-altman-fight-over-openai-overhaul-set-march-trial?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionUS District Court judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has agreed to expedite a trial over OpenAI's shift from a non-profit to a for-profit model, following a lawsuit filed by Elon Musk. The case centers on whether the transition violates OpenAI's founding mission to develop AI for humanity's benefit, not corporate profit. SoftBank is funding OpenAI with $10 billion and potentially up to $30 billion more if it meets its end-of-year deadline, while Musk has accused Altman of straying from their original goal.
https://channelnewsasia.com/business/musk-and-openai-jury-trial-begin-spring-next-year-5046116Prime Focus Technologies (PFT) has received the Hermes Award from the Entertainment Globalization Association (EGA), a recognition of its CLEAR AI Content Studio, which transforms dormant archives into dynamic content libraries. The award is attributed to PFT's team, led by Ramki, and acknowledges the growing importance of AI-led, human-enhanced localization in global storytelling.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ramki-sankaranarayanan-receives-egas-hermes-lifetime-achievement-award-for-pioneering-innovation-in-global-content-operations-302421174.htmlMicrosoft's CEO, Satya Nadella, had his remarks interrupted by a pro-Palestinian protester during an event in New York, causing a brief disruption. The incident occurred as Nadella was discussing the company's AI technology and its potential applications. The protester's actions were met with swift security response from Microsoft staff, who escorted the individual out of the venue.
https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/microsoft-ai-ceos-remarks-interrupted-by-pro-palestinian-protester-11743817748192.htmlThe rise of artificial intelligence has led to rampant information manipulation in daily life, making it challenging to distinguish fact from fiction. Like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who was fooled by a hoax involving two young girls claiming to have seen fairies, we should approach the future with caution and skepticism. The creator of Sherlock Holmes, a renowned detective known for his logical reasoning and scientific deduction, fell victim to misinformation in 1917 when nine-year-old Frances Griffiths and her cousin Elsie Wright from Cottingley, England, claimed to have seen fairies by a stream.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3305233/chinas-collapse-or-domination-avoid-mistakes-sherlock-holmes-creator?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionSingapore's Ministry of Manpower is shifting its strategy to prepare for the impact of artificial intelligence, technological advancements, and global uncertainty on jobs and business operations. Minister Tan See Leng announced three key changes: empowering workers to access good job opportunities, building inclusive workplaces, and strengthening trust with businesses and workers. To address concerns about technological disruptions, the ministry has introduced programs such as Career Conversion Programmes and the Overseas Markets Immersion Programme to support workers. Additionally, the SkillsFuture Jobseeker Support scheme is being implemented to help those who face employment difficulties due to circumstances beyond their control.
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/mom-make-three-strategic-shifts-better-serve-singaporeans-tan-see-lengThe US government is considering a 90-day extension of its ban on TikTok due to national security concerns. Chris Pierson, CEO of BlackCloak, believes that if the algorithm remains under ByteDance's control, data and algorithmic control pose ongoing risks. Alan Rozenshtein, an associate law professor at the University of Minnesota, argues that Trump's actions are a unilateral non-enforcement declaration rather than an extension. A recent Pew Research Center survey found that Americans are more divided on banning TikTok now than two years ago, with 8 in 10 supporters citing data security concerns as a major factor. Content creator Terrell Wade, who has 1.5 million followers on TikTok, hopes for clarity soon to allow him and other creators to focus on their work rather than the ongoing ban.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/china-hit-brakes-on-tiktok-deal-after-trump-announced-wide-ranging-tariffs/article69415329.eceUS President Trump's new order aims to set a mid-June deadline for a deal on TikTok's future, with the White House-led talks focusing on increasing stakes from non-Chinese investors like Jeff Yass' Susquehanna International Group and Bill Ford's General Atlantic. The plan involves spinning off a US entity for TikTok and diluting Chinese ownership to below 20% threshold required by US law, potentially rescuing the app from a looming ban.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2025/04/05/tiktok-deal-put-on-hold-after-china-indicated-it-would-reject-it-over-tariffs-sources-say/171941