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The Musk versus Altman trial is heading to the jury, and it did not go quietly. In its final week, Sam Altman faced sharp questioning over alleged self-dealing involving companies tied to OpenAI, while his legal team pushed back hard, portraying Elon Musk as someone who wanted personal control over the development of artificial general intelligence. The jury now has to decide who they believe.
Shifting to a different kind of courtroom battle, Snap and YouTube have reportedly settled a major social media addiction lawsuit, though both companies still face a significant number of similar legal challenges. These cases reflect a growing wave of litigation over how platforms are designed and what obligations tech companies have toward their youngest users.
And on a lighter note, Disney World has completed a significant overhaul of Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin, rebuilding the attraction around Unreal Engine-powered ride vehicles and a networked real-time gameplay system. The timing is no accident — Toy Story five is on the way, and Disney is clearly betting that the ride experience needs to feel as current as the franchise itself.
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