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Elon Musk and OpenAI Agree to Expedited Trial Over For-Profit Shift

Key Points Elon Musk and OpenAI agreed to an expedited trial over OpenAI’s shift to a for-profit model. Musk sued OpenAI, accusing it of abandoning its mission to develop AI for humanity. OpenAI argues the for-profit transition is necessary to secure more funding and compete. The company is reportedly negotiating a new $40 billion investment from SoftBank. CEO Sam Altman rejected Musk’s $97.4 billion takeover bid for OpenAI. The ongoing legal battle between Elon Musk and OpenAI has taken a...

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Amazon, Google, and Other Major Firms Pledge to Triple Global Nuclear Energy by 2050

Key Points Major companies pledged to triple global nuclear capacity by 2050, made at the CERAWeek conference and facilitated by the World Nuclear Association. Industries like maritime, aviation, and oil and gas are expected to join the initiative. Uranium prices have surged due to supply disruptions, with major production concentrated in Kazakhstan, Canada, and Australia. Amazon, Meta, and Google are exploring small modular reactors to...

Waymo Expands Robotaxi Service in Silicon Valley, Adding 27 Square Miles

Key Points Waymo is expanding its robotaxi service by 27 square miles in Silicon Valley, now including Mountain View, Los Altos, Palo Alto, and parts of Sunnyvale. Initially, only Waymo One app users in designated ZIP codes will have access. Waymo is in discussions with San Francisco International Airport about providing airport connections in the future. Waymo handles over 200,000 paid trips weekly but remains...

US Department of Justice Withdraws AI Investment Sale Proposal Against Google

Key Points The DOJ dropped its proposal for Google to sell its investments in AI companies, including Anthropic. The agency is still seeking a court order for Google to divest its Chrome browser and implement other antitrust measures. Prosecutors argue that the measures protect American values, such as free speech and competitive markets. The remaining proposals are scheduled for trial in April as the DOJ...