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⚖️ Elon Musk is suing OpenAI and Apple
👀 Fans think Will Smith used AI to fake crowd
🖥️ Meta reveals ultra-thin laser display tech
🏛️ U.S. now owns big stake in Intel after chip deal
🛻 Self-driving robot promises cheaper food delivery
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⚖️ Elon Musk is suing OpenAI and Apple ↗️LINK
What: Elon Musk’s companies X and xAI are suing Apple and OpenAI, alleging that their partnership to integrate ChatGPT into iPhones illegally stifles AI competition. The lawsuit claims Apple “forces” ChatGPT as the default chatbot and deprioritizes rival apps like Grok in the App Store.
Why: Musk argues the integration and App Store practices create monopolies that block new AI players from gaining visibility or user access.
Impact: The case could test the boundaries of antitrust law in the AI era and increase pressure on Apple’s App Store practices amid broader regulatory scrutiny.
👀 Fans think Will Smith used AI to fake crowd ↗️LINK
What: Will Smith’s tour video sparked controversy after viewers noticed distorted faces, extra fingers, and blurred crowd details. Some allege AI was used to fake or enhance audience shots. Smith hasn’t responded.
Why: While critics blame AI editing, others point to YouTube possibly applying AI upscaling automatically, which may unintentionally distort visuals. Similar concerns have arisen in other AI-altered music content online.
Impact: The incident adds to growing fears over AI’s role in distorting reality, eroding viewer trust, and raising ethical questions in entertainment and digital media.
🖥️ Meta reveals ultra-thin laser display tech ↗️LINK
What: Meta has created a super thin (2mm) laser display that shows brighter, sharper, and more colorful images than regular screens. It uses a special chip and a mini panel to remove the need for bulky parts.
Why: This new tech is designed to make devices like AR glasses, phones, and TVs lighter and more immersive. But there are still problems, like grainy visuals (laser speckle) and high power use.
Impact: If Meta can fix those issues, this display could lead to better AR glasses and much thinner, more advanced screens for everyday devices.
🏛️ U.S. now owns big stake in Intel after chip deal ↗️LINK
What: Trump backed a government deal that gave the U.S. an $8.9B stake in Intel, using CHIPS Act funds and other grants. The U.S. now owns over 430 million shares, making it Intel’s third-biggest shareholder after BlackRock and Vanguard.
Why: Trump says the deal boosts America’s wealth and promises more deals like it. His team suggests this could be the start of a U.S. "sovereign wealth fund" built from private investments.
Impact: Intel’s stock jumped, but critics warn it’s risky. Some say the government is interfering too much in business, while Intel itself warned of possible backlash from global partners.
🛻 Self-driving robot promises cheaper food delivery ↗️LINK
What: Robomart just revealed its new delivery robot, the RM5. It’s a self-driving vehicle with 10 lockers that can carry up to 500 pounds. Customers pay a flat $3 delivery fee—much lower than the usual fees on apps like Uber Eats or DoorDash.
Why: The robot replaces human drivers, which cuts delivery costs by up to 70%. Robomart’s app will let stores offer delivery directly, like a mini Uber Eats, but cheaper.
Impact: Starting in Austin, this service could make delivery more affordable and help small stores compete, while giving customers a simpler way to order without hidden fees.
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