Musk vs. Altman: OpenAI Future Livestream
▼ Summary
– A trial between Elon Musk and Sam Altman, concerning OpenAI, begins on April 27.
– The case will judge if OpenAI has deviated from its founding mission to benefit humanity with AGI.
– A WIRED expert panel will answer questions about the trial in a livestream on May 8.
– The panel includes Zoë Schiffer, Maxwell Zeff, and Paresh Dave, who cover business, AI, and Big Tech.
– The May 8 livestream is for subscribers, who can submit questions in advance.
A landmark legal battle between two of technology’s most prominent figures is set to commence on April 27. Elon Musk and Sam Altman will face off in court, with the core question being whether OpenAI has deviated from its original, non-profit mission to develop artificial general intelligence (AGI) for the benefit of all humanity. The outcome of this trial could fundamentally reshape how one of the world’s most advanced AI organizations governs and shares its powerful technology.
To help the public understand the complexities of this case, WIRED will host a special subscriber-only livestream on May 8. A panel of our expert journalists will analyze the trial’s developments and answer audience questions in real time.
The discussion will be led by three seasoned reporters. Zoë Schiffer, our director of business and industry, brings deep knowledge of Silicon Valley’s corporate landscape. Maxwell Zeff, a senior writer, focuses on the business of AI and authors the weekly Model Behavior newsletter. Paresh Dave, also a senior writer, specializes in investigating the internal dynamics of Big Tech companies and highlighting often overlooked stories within the industry.
We invite you to submit your questions about this historic Musk v. Altman lawsuit. The livestream begins at noon Eastern Time on May 8. You can pose questions in advance in the comments section below as the trial progresses.
The event will be streamed live on this page. A recording will be available afterward for subscribers who cannot attend the live session. To gain access to this exclusive event and enjoy full access to WIRED, consider subscribing today.
For further context, you can explore our previous livestreams covering critical topics like the relationship between major tech firms and the military, as well as debates surrounding the future of electric vehicles.
(Source: Wired)
