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What I saw at the Musk-OpenAI trial: petty billionaires, protests and a stern judge
NEWS
5/9/2026

What I saw at the Musk-OpenAI trial: petty billionaires, protests and a stern judge

Showdown between Musk and Altman has rendered the world’s most wealthy comical under egalitarian eye of courtFor the past couple of weeks, on the fourth floor of a courthouse on a quiet street in downtown Oakland, the world’s richest man and one of the world’s most valuable startups have been at war over the future of artificial intelligence.Being one of the reporters in the room has felt like watching an updated, opposite-coast version of Tom Wolfe’s The Bonfire of the Vanities – ambition, ego, greed and the spectrum of social class on full display. The supporting cast has included Elon Musk fanboys, a stern judge and a who’s-who of Silicon Valley’s most influential people. Continue reading...

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Guardian Business
‘Worst year in memory’: parties describe climate of abuse on campaign trail for May elections
NEWS
5/7/2026

‘Worst year in memory’: parties describe climate of abuse on campaign trail for May elections

Candidates from across spectrum report abuse online and in person before local and devolved elections in England, Wales and ScotlandCandidates and political parties have described a climate of abuse in this year’s local and devolved elections including death threats and intimidation while campaigning.Elections are taking place across councils in England and governments in Scotland and Wales on Thursday, with millions expected to vote. Continue reading...

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Guardian UK