Radio 1’s Big Weekend: Sun, superstars and other takeaways
Thousands gathered in Sunderland for the final day of Radio 1's Big Weekend, where Olivia Dean headlined and fans celebrated a mix of music, culture, and local pride.
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Musk vs Altman: What to know about the OpenAI verdict
A jury in Oakland, California, dismissed Elon Musk’s $150 billion lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, ruling that the statute of limitations had expired before the case was filed in 2024, according to Al Jazeera.
Eric Schmidt Booed at Graduation for AI Remarks
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt was met with sustained boos during a graduation speech when he referenced artificial intelligence, according to NBC News and Ecosistema Startup.
Closing Arguments Begin in Elon Musk’s $38M OpenAI Lawsuit
Closing arguments began Thursday in a landmark lawsuit filed by Elon Musk against OpenAI, alleging the artificial intelligence company breached its charitable trust by pursuing profit over public benefit. Musk’s lawyer accused CEO Sam Altman of being untrustworthy, citing five witnesses who called him a liar under oath.
Altman Says Elon Musk Sought 90% of OpenAI in Legal Dispute
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has denied Elon Musk's claims of betraying the company's original mission, according to court testimony on Tuesday. The trial in Oakland, California, is a high-stakes legal battle involving some of the tech industry's most influential figures.
Family Florida University Shooting Lawsuit Blames ChatGPT
A lawsuit filed by the family of a victim in the 2025 Florida State University shooting alleges that OpenAI's ChatGPT played a role in planning the attack. The suspect, Phoenix Ikner, has pleaded not guilty and the case is expected to go to trial later this year.
US to Safety Test Google, Microsoft, xAI AI Models
The US Department of Commerce will now safety test new AI models from Google, Microsoft, and xAI before public release, according to the BBC.
2026 Kentucky Derby Horses and Odds: Meet the Runners
The 2026 Kentucky Derby will feature 19 horses in the 1 1/4-mile race, with Renegade as the morning-line favorite at 4-1 odds. Four horses have scratched since the post-position draw, according to CBS News.
Seven Lawsuits Filed Against OpenAI by Canada Mass-Shooting Victims’ Families
Seven families of victims from a mass shooting in Canada have filed lawsuits against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman in a California court. They accuse the company of failing to alert authorities about the shooter's troubling interactions with ChatGPT, according to the BBC.
Altman Apologizes as OpenAI Fails to Alert Police Before Canada Shooting
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has apologized after the company failed to alert police about online behavior linked to the fatal shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, according to The Guardian.
BBC’s Football Focus to end after 52 years
The BBC announced that its long-running football program Football Focus will end after 52 years, with Alex Scott as its final host. According to the BBC, the decision is part of a broader strategy to expand digital coverage.
Classi Tech, Film, and Leadership: 4% and 23% AI Insights
The readiness of leadership for artificial intelligence is being questioned as only 3% of companies see sustainable results from AI, according to Stanford’s AI Index. Meanwhile, creative and technical projects under the name 'classi' are emerging in film, cycling, and dentistry.
Meta to Cut 8,000 Jobs as AI Spending Soars
Meta announced Thursday that it will cut 8,000 jobs, or 10% of its workforce, as it shifts its focus to artificial intelligence (AI), with $135 billion allocated to AI this year alone, according to BBC.
Anthropic investigating claim of unauthorised access to Mythos AI tool
Anthropic is investigating a claim that a small group of people gained unauthorized access to its Claude Mythos model, a powerful AI tool used for cyber-security, according to a report from the BBC.
Meta to Track Workers’ Clicks for AI Training
Meta will begin tracking employees' keystrokes and mouse clicks to train its AI models, according to BBC reports.