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Comparison of AI Economic Visions
A simplified comparison of how key industry leaders envision the economic impact of AI.
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Musk v Altman and the 'manifest destiny' of AI | Reuters
The stakes are nothing short of the future of AI, which to these longtime founders - Elon Musk and Sam Altman - actually means the fate of the world.
The Download: inside the Musk v. Altman trial, and AI for democracy
Plus: The Pentagon has struck sweeping AI deals for classified work.May 5, 2026 This is today's edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what's going on in the world of technology. Week one of the Musk v. Altman trial: what it was like in the room Two of the most powerful figures in AI—Sam Altman and Elon Musk—are in the middle of a landmark legal showdown, with Musk alleging he was misled about OpenAI becoming a for-profit company. Our reporter Michelle Kim, who also happens to be a lawyer, has been in court each day, and has broken down the first week’s key moments in her latest report. In a new Q&A, she also reveals what it was like in the room, the new details that have emerged about how Musk and OpenAI operate—and what we can expect from this week’s proceedings. Find out what she’s discovered so far, and if you want to keep up with MIT Technology Review’s ongoing coverage of the Musk v. Altman trial, follow @techreview or @michelletomkim on X. —James O'Donnell This story is from The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter giving you the inside track on all things AI. Sign up to receive it in your inbox every Monday. A blueprint for using AI to strengthen democracy —Andrew Sorota & Josh Hendler lead work on AI and democracy at the Office of Eric Schmidt. Faster than many realize, AI is becoming the primary interface through which we form beliefs and participate in democratic self-governance. This shift could further strain already fragile institutions, but it could also help address problems like polarization and declining civic engagement. What happens next depends on design choices that are already being made, whether we know it or not. Here’s how we can harness AI to strengthen democracy. Artificial scientists: 10 Things That Matter in AI Right Now Large language models can already assist scientists in all sorts of ways, from writing code to searching through literature and drafting articles. But companies and labs have a much more ambitious vision. They want to build AI systems that can act as a full member of a scientific team—and even conduct entire research projects. These artificial scientists seem like a win for frontier labs and for society at large. But they could also narrow the scope of scientific inquiry. Read the full story on how artificial scientists could reshape the research process—and what might be lost along the way. —Grace Huckins Artificial scientists is an item on our list of the 10 Things That Mat...
Altman vs. Elon for the future of OpenAI | The Verge
Sam Altman and Elon Musk are facing off in a high-stakes trial that could alter the future of OpenAI and its most well-known product, ChatGPT. In 2024, Musk filed a lawsuit accusing OpenAI of ...
The Elon Musk-OpenAI trial provides more heat than light on the debate ...
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman (right) and OpenAI president Greg Brockman arriving at the federal court in Oakland, California, last week. Billionaire Elon Musk, who also helped cofound OpenAI, is suing ...
