Elon Musk takes on OpenAI’s CEO in a bitter court battle

This episode of Apple News Today covers a high-stakes legal battle between Elon Musk and OpenAI co-founders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, as Musk sues for $150 billion, claiming he was deceived into donating $38 million under the belief OpenAI would remain a nonprofit. Musk argues that the shift to a for-profit model undermines the foundation of nonprofit systems in the U.S., while Altman's team counters that the move was necessary for AI development and that Musk's anger stems from competition with his own AI venture, Grok. The trial, ongoing in Oakland, could reshape the future of AI governance and corporate ethics. Beyond tech, the episode highlights the UAE's surprise exit from OPEC, which may lower global oil prices but exacerbates supply issues due to blockades in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran faces storage crises and is reportedly offering to open the strait in exchange for U.S. concessions, while U.S. gas prices hit a four-year high. Meanwhile, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell faces uncertainty over his departure, with a DOJ probe into building renovations casting doubt on his exit, potentially allowing him to stay as a governor and influence policy. The episode closes with King Charles' visit to the U.S., a controversial indictment of James Comey over a cryptic social media post, and a surprising reprieve for 80 wild hippos in Colombia, who may be relocated to India by billionaire Anant Ambani.