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The Musk-Altman duel: who will control tomorrow's AI?

For ten years, Elon Musk and Sam Altman have been fighting over a central question: should AI remain open and non-profit, or become a business like any other?

The origin of the conflict: In 2015, they co-founded OpenAI with a promise: to develop AI beneficial for all, without profit motive. But in 2018, Musk walked away when Altman transformed OpenAI into a commercial enterprise tied to Microsoft. For Musk, it's a betrayal of the original mission.

The escalation:

• 2024-2025: Musk multiplies lawsuits for "mission betrayal"

• January 2025: He attempts a hostile takeover for $97 billion (rejected)

• This week: They accuse each other of manipulating Apple and X

The paradox: Two men who claim to be saving humanity with AI spend more time fighting each other than addressing the real challenges ; model safety, equitable access, data governance.

The Ars Technica article decodes this battle that looks more like an episode of Dallas than a technological revolution. With a trial scheduled for 2026, the saga is just beginning.

Here’s the rest of the news about AI today:

• Luxembourg's Fit 4 Start Program Sees Record Applications for 16th Edition

• Apple Reportedly Planning Major AI Push with Four New Smart Home Products

• Generative AI Designs Novel Antibiotics to Combat Drug-Resistant Bacteria Infections

Top AI news

1. Elon Musk Threatens Apple Lawsuit Amidst Escalating Feud with OpenAI's Sam Altman
Elon Musk is suing Apple over alleged bias favoring OpenAI's ChatGPT over his AI, Grok. This follows a court ruling allowing OpenAI's claims that Musk waged a harassment campaign against them after his exit. The feud between Musk and OpenAI's Sam Altman highlights fundamental disagreements on AI development and control, rooted in their shared past. Read online 🕶️

2. Luxembourg's Fit 4 Start Program Sees Record Applications for 16th Edition
Fit 4 Start's 16th edition sets a record with 495 applications, a 16% increase, featuring 60% international applicants. This highlights Luxembourg's growing startup ecosystem. Selected startups receive €50,000 funding and six months of coaching, with potential for more aid upon meeting criteria. Read online 🕶️

3. Apple Reportedly Planning Major AI Push with Four New Smart Home Products
Apple is reportedly planning a major AI push with four new smart home products. These devices aim to integrate artificial intelligence more deeply into living spaces, moving towards intuitive and predictive assistance. This signals a significant evolution in the smart home market, focusing on enhanced user experience and seamless integration of AI technologies. Read online 🕶️

4. Generative AI Designs Novel Antibiotics to Combat Drug-Resistant Bacteria Infections
MIT researchers used generative AI to design novel antibiotics against drug-resistant bacteria like gonorrhea and MRSA. The AI screened millions of compounds, identifying unique molecules that disrupt bacterial cell membranes. Promising candidates, NG1 and DN1, show effectiveness in lab and animal models, offering new hope against antimicrobial resistance. Read online 🕶️

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