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Musk and Altman show up for trial that could reshape AI

Musk and Altman show up for trial that could reshape AI

Summary

Elon Musk and Sam Altman, co-founders of OpenAI, appeared at the start of a federal trial in Oakland, California. The trial involves a dispute between them that may affect how artificial intelligence is developed in the future.

Key Facts

  • The trial began with opening statements and a jury was chosen on Monday.
  • The trial is expected to last about three weeks.
  • The case involves a conflict between Musk and Altman, who were once friends and partners at OpenAI.
  • OpenAI shifted from a nonprofit startup focused on helping people to a business now valued at $852 billion.
  • Musk, the richest person in the world with about $778 billion, will testify during the trial.
  • Altman, CEO of OpenAI, and Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, are also expected to testify.
  • Microsoft helped fund the release of ChatGPT in late 2022, an AI chatbot that boosted interest in AI technology.
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