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Musk v Altman: tech bros at war over OpenAI – The Latest

A long and bitter legal battle between tech billionaires Elon Musk and Sam Altman has culminated in victory for the OpenAI boss. Musk has vowed to appeal the verdict. What did the trial reveal about big tech and the global AI race? Guardian US tech and power reporter Nick Robins-Early discusses.

SourceThe Guardian AIAuthor: Presented by Lucy Houghwith Nick Robins-Early; produced by Bryony Moore; senior producer Ryan Ramgobin; lead producer Zoe Hitch

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A long and bitter legal battle between tech billionaires Elon Musk and Sam Altman has culminated in victory for the OpenAI boss. Musk has vowed to appeal the verdict. But what did the trial reveal about big tech and the global AI race. Lucy Hough speaks to Guardian US tech and power reporter Nick Robins-Early - watch on YouTube

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