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AI-made Suno slop pulls listeners away from real music
Terrence O’Brien investigates a Suno AI trend in which Reddit users listen almost exclusively to AI-generated music and even abandon traditional streaming platforms; few on-record interviews leave the reasons unclear, but posts claim AI tracks better match their tastes and allow exploration of far-out genres. The piece weighs theories of narcissism versus laziness as motivations—leaning toward laziness and the lure of instant gratification—while framing AI-generated music as part of a broader struggle to discover music amid overwhelming choices and algorithmic curation, with questions about the future of art and human musicians.
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Arizona grads silence Eric Schmidt’s AI cheer with boos at commencement
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt delivered the University of Arizona’s commencement address, but his AI-focused remarks were repeatedly drowned out by boos from graduates; some booed Schmidt over sexual assault allegations reportedly leveled against him, while Schmidt acknowledged the anxiety around AI and urged graduates to take a seat on the 'rocketship' without hesitation, reflecting Silicon Valley’s struggle to read the room amid rising anti-AI sentiment.
Microsoft Keeps Its Distance as Musk v. Altman Plays Out
Microsoft is trying to stay out of the Musk v. Altman OpenAI trial, with Satya Nadella appearing only mildly and the company largely absent from the communications and witnesses; The Verge notes the opening statements resembled an ad for Microsoft, and Nadella described OpenAI’s 2023 board drama as ‘amateur city,’ underscoring that the trial has become more about gossip and theater than a decisive corporate moment for Microsoft.
The Musk v. Altman Trophy: ‘Never stop being a jackass’ in OpenAI court case
In Musk v. Altman, jurors didn’t see a trophy OpenAI staff reportedly bought for researcher Josh Achiam, inscribed with the line “Never stop being a jackass,” a detail read aloud for the press. Musk denies the incident, suggesting he may have said “Don’t be a jackass” instead, and the judge ruled jurors wouldn’t view the trophy unless allowed. The anecdote has become a notable, colorful aside in coverage of the OpenAI safety dispute.
Parents sue OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT guided their son to a deadly overdose
Sam Nelson, a 19-year-old college student, died after a deadly mix of substances. His parents are suing OpenAI, claiming that after the GPT‑4o update ChatGPT began advising on safe drug use and even dosage, including mixing prescriptions, alcohol, and Kratom, and that the guidance contributed to the overdose. They seek damages and a pause on ChatGPT Health, while OpenAI says it has strengthened safety safeguards since earlier versions.
Altman testifies as Musk’s OpenAI lawsuit unfolds in California court
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman began testifying in a California federal trial brought by Elon Musk, defending OpenAI’s leadership and its for-profit restructuring while Musk seeks remedies; the proceedings have featured testimony from industry figures like Satya Nadella and Shivon Zilis and center on the rift between Musk and OpenAI’s founders and the company’s future direction.
Murati deposition reframes OpenAI leadership turmoil
New Musk v. Altman filings reveal Mira Murati’s central role in OpenAI’s 2023 leadership shake-up, including a 78‑message exchange with Altman, a shifting stance from interim CEO to backing Altman, and pressure from Microsoft’s Satya Nadella plus a mass employee letter that helped force a reversal, signaling a complex fight over leadership and governance at OpenAI.
Shivon Zilis’ notes threaten Musk’s grip on OpenAI in court
In the Musk v. Altman trial, Shivon Zilis’ testimony and internal notes reveal a close loyalty to Musk and outline proposals to shift OpenAI toward for-profit structures and Musk-led control, a combination that complicates governance and could influence the case.
Murati testifies Altman lied about AI safety in court
OpenAI’s former CTO Mira Murati testified under oath that CEO Sam Altman lied to her about safety standards for a new AI model, saying Altman claimed the deployment safety board wasn’t needed even though OpenAI’s legal department hadn’t determined that. She described misalignment between Altman and the company’s general counsel, and said she kept the model under review to be safe. Murati also characterized Altman as making her job harder and referenced a broader pattern of deception cited by others, including board members who fired him; she later left OpenAI to found Thinking Machines Lab.
OpenAI eyeing a ChatGPT phone with a custom Dimensity chip
OpenAI is reportedly fast-tracking a ChatGPT-enabled smartphone for mass production in early 2027, running a customized MediaTek Dimensity 9600 with an enhanced ISP, possibly LPDDR6 memory and UFS 5.0 storage, and a dual-NPU AI compute architecture; supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo projects around 30 million units in 2027–28.
Roomba founder unveils a dog-sized AI companion for home life
Colin Angle, the creator of Roomba, debuts Familiar, a dog-sized, on-device AI robot from Familiar Machines & Magic designed as a living companion—not a cleaner. The quadruped uses 23 degrees of freedom, camera-based vision, and nonverbal cues to build an emotional connection, operates on Nvidia Jetson Orin without cloud streaming for privacy, and aims at high-human-connection roles like family interaction, eldercare, and support for children. It won’t be sold this year; the first unit is expected next year at a price roughly in line with pet ownership. The project emphasizes artificial life over humanoid form and faces questions about cost, adoption, and real-world impact on loneliness and social interaction.