Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman head to court in high-stakes showdown over AI
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Technology tycoons Elon Musk and Sam Altman are poised to face off in a high-stakes trial revolving around the alleged betrayal, deceit and unbridled ambition that blurred the bickering billionaires’ once-shared vision for the development of artificial intelligence. The trial, which began Monday with jury selection, centers on the 2015 birth of ChatGPT maker OpenAI as a nonprofit startup primarily funded by Musk before evolving into a capitalistic venture now valued at $852 billion. The civil lawsuit accuses Altman, OpenAI’s CEO, of double-crossing Musk by straying from the company’s founding mission to be an altruistic steward of the technology.
Microsoft cuts OpenAI revenue share in a fresh step to loosen their AI alliance
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Microsoft said Monday it will no longer pay a share of its revenue to ChatGPT maker OpenAI, the latest move to untether a close partnership that helped unleash an artificial intelligence boom. OpenAI relied exclusively on Microsoft’s huge investments in cloud computing services to build the technology that helped make ChatGPT a household name. Microsoft, in turn, relied on OpenAI’s technology to build its own AI assistant Copilot. But the partnership has evolved as San Francisco-based OpenAI, founded as a nonprofit, has shifted to a capitalistic enterprise on a path toward an initial public offering on Wall Street and has balanced its reliance on Microsoft with other cloud partners like Amazon, Google and Oracle.
A bank robber's cellphone gave him away. Now the Supreme Court is hearing his case
WASHINGTON (AP) — Okello Chatrie’s cellphone gave him away. Chatrie made off with $195,000 from the bank he robbed in suburban Richmond, Virginia, and he eluded the police. But then they turned to a powerful technological tool that erected a virtual fence and allowed them collect the location history of cellphone users near the crime scene. A type of warrant served by police on Google found that Chatrie’s cellphone was among a handful of devices in the vicinity of the bank around the time it was robbed. Now the Supreme Court will decide whether those geofence warrants violate the Fourth Amendment's ban on unreasonable searches.
China blocks Meta from acquiring startup Manus as global AI rivalry deepens
HONG KONG (AP) — China has banned a planned acquisition of the AI startup Manus following a probe into Meta’s planned purchase of the firm. The National Development and Reform Commission, Beijing's main planning agency, announced the ban without naming the buyer and the reasons behind the decision. Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, said in December that it planned to buy Manus as it expands its AI offerings. Manus is based in Singapore but has Chinese roots. The acquisition drew scrutiny from Chinese authorities, who began investigating in January. Meta said Monday that the transaction “complied fully with applicable law” and that it anticipates "an appropriate resolution to the inquiry.” The White House criticizes Beijing's move.
Germany suspects Russia is behind Signal phishing that targeted top officials
BERLIN (AP) — The German government suspects Russia is behind phishing attacks on Signal targeting high-ranking politicians, military personnel, and journalists. Federal prosecutors have been investigating the alleged cyberattacks since mid-February 2026. The investigation involves initial suspicions of espionage, but no official attribution to Russia has been made. Around 300 Signal accounts were compromised, according to Der Spiegel. Victims reportedly received messages from a fake Signal security chatbot, leading to account breaches. Germany's domestic intelligence and cybersecurity authorities had warned about such campaigns. The Russian embassy in Berlin did not respond to requests for comment. Relations between Germany and Russia remain tense.
Archaeologists at Pompeii use AI to reconstruct the face of a man killed in the volcano's eruption
ROME (AP) — Archaeologists at Pompeii have used artificial intelligence to digitally reconstruct the face of a man killed in the AD 79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The portrait shows an older man who died trying to flee the city. Researchers believe he perished during a heavy fall of volcanic debris. The reconstruction was developed by the Pompeii Archaeological Park and the University of Padua. The man was found holding a terracotta mortar, likely used to shield his head. He also carried an oil lamp, a small iron ring, and 10 bronze coins. The project aims to make archaeological research more accessible and engaging.
Russian drone attack wounds 14 while Ukrainian drones kill 2 in Russia-held area
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Authorities in Ukraine say a Russian drone attack on Ukraine’s southern city of Odesa has wounded 14 people including two children. Officials said Monday that the drones hit residential neighborhoods and civilian infrastructure. A Russian official said that a Ukrainian drone strike killed two people in the Russia-occupied part of Ukraine’s Kherson region. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia has fired approximately 1,900 attack drones and other weapons at Ukraine over the past week. Ukraine intercepts more than 90% of the drones but needs more American-made Patriot air defense missiles. Ukraine for its part has been targeting Russian oil infrastructure with long-range drones and missiles.
At Beijing auto show, Chinese carmakers flaunt new technologies as global competition heats up
BEIJING (AP) — China’s top automakers are showcasing their latest models and technologies from intelligent driving to ultrafast charging in Beijing as they compete with global rivals in overseas markets. Analysts say the biennial auto show in China’s capital, which opened to media on Friday, shows how its auto industry is setting the global pace for cutting-edge technologies in areas such as electric vehicles and batteries, eclipsing many foreign brands that used to dominate the global market. More than 1,450 vehicles are on display at this year’s show, including 181 world premiere models. The show runs until May 3.
AI smart glasses will help visually impaired runners take on the London Marathon
LONDON (AP) — Visually impaired runners in London are using AI powered smart glasses to support marathon training and everyday life. The glasses combine real time audio cues with guide runners and support tools. Experts say the technology is expanding independence but still faces limitations around reliability and should complement existing support rather than replacing it. Smart glasses use a front facing camera to capture visual input and artificial intelligence to analyze it. The information is then converted into audio delivered through speakers built into the frame.
Taiwan court sentences ex-Tokyo Electron staff to 10 years in TSMC trade secrets case
NEW TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan (AP) — A court in Taiwan has sentenced a former employee of Tokyo Electron to 10 years in prison for stealing trade secrets from TSMC. The court also fined Tokyo Electron $4.8 million and sentenced four others to up to six years. This case highlights Taiwan's commitment to protecting its semiconductor industry, crucial for its economy. TSMC is a key player in the global chip market, serving clients like Nvidia and Apple. The court found that Chen Li-ming used his connections at TSMC to access confidential information, jeopardizing Taiwan's economic security. Tokyo Electron plans to strengthen its information management systems.
