Elon Musk vs Sam Altman: Jury Deliberates on OpenAI's Future

Trial Over AI Company's Founding Principles and Damages Could Shape AI Industry

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Elon Musk and the OpenAI boss have spent the last three weeks battling in court over Sam Altman's company, in a trial that could mould the future of artificial intelligence. After listening to bitter testimonies and heated exchanges, the jury has now gone to deliberate on their verdict. [...] Outside court, protesters criticised the entire case, with some even lobbying for a ban on artificial intelligence. [...]

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Elon Musk vs Sam Altman: Jury Deliberates on OpenAI's Future

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