What Elon Musk’s lawsuit against Sam Altman could change about the AI industry

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A highly anticipated lawsuit filed by billionaire Elon Musk against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is set to go to trial this week, starting with jury selection on Monday, as the artificial intelligence firm’s future hangs in the balance.

Regardless of who wins the four-week trial, the outcome could very well upend the technology industry’s AI race. Both OpenAI and Musk’s startup, xAI, are actively pursuing ways to outcompete the other in a contest fueled by personal drama.

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