Elon Musk and his AI startup xAI, along with former OpenAI board member Shivon Zilis, have filed for a preliminary injunction against OpenAI, seeking to stop the company from converting into a fully for-profit business and allegedly requiring investors to refrain from funding competitors. The legal feud between Musk, OpenAI, and its CEO Sam Altman has escalated, with Musk’s attorneys arguing that OpenAI has violated federal racketeering laws and antitrust laws by allegedly blocking xAI’s access to investment capital. Microsoft, a major investor in OpenAI, has faced scrutiny over its influence in the AI industry, with the Federal Trade Commission monitoring investments and partnerships between AI developers and major cloud service providers.
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French nuclear-powered carrier makes first visit to Philippines
France's ambassador to the Philippines emphasized the importance of freedom of navigation exercises in the South China Sea amid rising tensions, as the nuclear-powered Charles De Gaulle made its first port visit to the country. The aircraft carrier strike group conducted drills with the Philippine Navy to enhance interoperability and defense capabilities in the disputed waterway, signaling support for countries upholding international law and freedom of navigation. The visit comes as the Philippines seeks to...
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