MIT Tech Review
Elon Musk and Sam Altman are going to court over OpenAI’s future
Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI is heading to trial in Northern California, with the court set to rule on whether the company can legally operate as a for-profit enterprise. The timing is critical — OpenAI is pursuing a highly anticipated IPO, and an unfavorable ruling could upend the company's structure or leadership entirely. The case marks a defining moment in the AI industry's battle over who controls its most powerful players.
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Ars Technica
Musk and Altman face off in trial that will determine OpenAI's future
Elon Musk and Sam Altman are headed to trial in a high-stakes legal battle that could reshape the future of OpenAI and its controversial shift toward a for-profit structure. At the center of the case is whether OpenAI has abandoned its founding mission to develop AI for the benefit of humanity. Musk's own evolving views on AI risk may undercut his credibility as a plaintiff, adding an unpredictable dimension to an already consequential fight.
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New Gas-Powered Data Centers Could Emit More Greenhouse Gases Than Whole Nations
The AI infrastructure boom is coming with a steep environmental price tag: proposed gas-powered data centers in the U.S. could collectively generate more greenhouse gas emissions than entire countries. As tech giants race to build out compute capacity, the energy source powering that ambition is increasingly fossil fuel. The scale of these facilities threatens to undercut years of corporate climate commitments and strain national emissions targets.
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The Verge
Google and Pentagon reportedly agree deal for ‘any lawful’ use of AI
Google has quietly signed a classified agreement granting the US Department of Defense broad access to its AI models for any lawful government purpose, according to The Information. The deal lands less than 24 hours after Google employees publicly pressured CEO Sundar Pichai to block Pentagon access, citing fears of harmful military applications. If confirmed, it puts Google in company with OpenAI and xAI, both of which have struck similar classified arrangements with the US government.
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Google and Pentagon reportedly agree on deal for ‘any lawful’ use of AI
Google has reportedly signed a classified agreement granting the Pentagon broad access to its AI models for any lawful government purpose, marking a significant escalation in the tech giant's defense partnerships. The deal lands less than 24 hours after internal employee protests demanding CEO Sundar Pichai block military use of the company's AI over humanitarian concerns. If confirmed, Google joins OpenAI and xAI in securing classified AI contracts with the US government, signaling that Big Tech's entanglement with the defense sector is accelerating rapidly.
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