Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey stated the UK must enhance its democratic defenses following reports that Elon Musk's family foundation funded Tommy Robinson's trip to Russia. Robinson, a far-right activist, met with Errol Musk in Moscow, sparking concerns about foreign interference.
Alex Karp, Palantir CEO, purchased a 3,720-acre ranch in Snowmass, Colorado, for $120 million from St. Benedict’s Monastery, planning to use it as a personal residence under strict zoning laws. Karp also publicly criticized OpenAI and Anthropic, accusing them of failing to understand corporate needs and engaging in "tokenmaxxing."
California's proposed billionaire tax faces a critical week as negotiations continue. Meanwhile, the UK's ban on social media for under-16s sparks debate, and SpaceX announces a major acquisition in the AI sector.
A proposed 5% wealth tax on billionaires in California has qualified for the November ballot after gaining enough signatures. The measure, backed by SEIU-UHW, aims to fund strained public services and has sparked debate and opposition from tech moguls.
An astrophysicist criticizes tech billionaires like Musk and Bezos for promoting 'salvation through technology,' arguing they ignore Earth's problems and that space/AI won't solve humanity's core social and political issues.
The Vienna Festival cancelled a scheduled appearance by tech mogul Peter Thiel after facing criticism from sponsors and other participants. The festival's artistic director cited responsibility for the overall program as the reason for the cancellation.
Pope Leo XIV references J.R.R. Tolkien in his encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, warning against the dangers of unchecked AI development, contrasting with interpretations by tech billionaires Elon Musk and Peter Thiel who draw different lessons from Tolkien's works.
Closing arguments have concluded in Elon Musk's lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI, with a jury set to decide on liability over alleged breach of founding agreements and unjust enrichment.
The highly anticipated trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI began Tuesday in Oakland federal court, with Musk accusing Sam Altman and Greg Brockman of breaching a founding agreement to benefit humanity by pivoting the non-profit toward a for-profit structure. Musk, who co-founded OpenAI in 2015 and left in 2018, seeks to undo the company's restructuring, remove Altman as CEO, and obtain $134bn in damages for redistribution to OpenAI's non-profit. OpenAI rejects all claims, characterizing the case as jealousy-motivated and noting Musk started rival company xAI. The three-week trial features testimony from both billionaires and potentially Satya Nadella and Shivon Zilis.
Opening arguments began Tuesday in Elon Musk's lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI in Oakland federal court. Musk alleges his co-founders broke a foundational agreement to benefit humanity when the non-profit pivoted to a for-profit structure, seeking $134bn in damages and removal of Altman as CEO. OpenAI rejects the claims as jealousy-motivated, noting Musk founded rival xAI. The trial, expected to last three weeks, features potential testimony from tech industry leaders including Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.
