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OpenAI is exploring legal options against Apple related to their ChatGPT deal, according to a source. The potential dispute centers on the companies’ partnership that tied OpenAI’s ChatGPT technology to Apple’s products. The source said OpenAI has been assessing possible legal paths, signaling the relationship may be under strain and could escalate into a formal…

Elon Musk’s lawyers accused OpenAI of deception as a closely watched mega-trial neared its conclusion, sharpening a high-stakes courtroom fight centered on the artificial intelligence company’s conduct. The accusations were made in closing arguments, according to Axios and other published reports. Musk’s legal team alleged that OpenAI misled others, framing the dispute as one involving…

Ontario’s auditor has raised concerns about the accuracy of AI “note takers” being used in doctors’ offices, finding the tools routinely get basic facts wrong in clinical documentation. The finding focuses on software designed to listen to patient visits and generate medical notes for clinicians. Auditors said the AI systems produced errors that included missed…

The Justice Department said it has found that Yale University’s School of Medicine discriminated against Asian American and White applicants by using race in its admissions process. In a finding announced by the department, federal officials said the medical school’s practices violated federal civil rights law. The allegation centers on how applicants were evaluated for…

A U.S. jury has ordered Boeing to pay $49.5 million to the family of a victim killed in a 737 MAX crash, delivering a major verdict tied to one of the aviation industry’s most scrutinized disasters. The award stems from litigation brought by the family of a passenger who died in the Ethiopian Airlines 737…

Gemini surged after Winklevoss Capital Fund invested $100 million in the crypto exchange, according to CNBC. The investment involves Winklevoss Capital Fund, the investment vehicle tied to Gemini’s founders, Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss. The funding was disclosed alongside reporting that Gemini posted a first-quarter loss, as cited in related coverage from Investing.com. The development centers…

The Supreme Court has allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to remain available by mail nationwide while an appeal proceeds in a legal challenge over access to the medication. The action keeps in place a temporary order that prevents restrictions on mifepristone from taking effect as the case continues through the courts. The medication is widely…

OpenAI says its Codex coding experience is expanding to mobile phones, bringing the company’s developer-focused tools to smaller screens and on-the-go use. The update centers on Codex, OpenAI’s coding product, and its availability on phones through mobile access. Multiple reports on the rollout were published by TechCrunch, Axios and Engadget, each describing Codex arriving on…

A British man described as “most wanted” by authorities has been arrested in Spain in connection with importing large amounts of cocaine, according to Sky News. The arrest was made in Spain following a joint effort involving the UK and Spain, as authorities have recently intensified cooperation to locate and detain individuals sought for serious…

Closing arguments began Thursday in the closely watched courtroom fight pitting Elon Musk against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, a case that has drawn intense attention because of its potential to influence how artificial intelligence companies are governed and held accountable. The trial has entered its final stage with attorneys for Musk and for OpenAI presenting…

A ship seized near the Strait of Hormuz was reported taken toward Iran as President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping agreed the vital shipping corridor “must remain open,” according to published reports. The development comes amid heightened tension around one of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints, where commercial vessels carrying oil and…

U.S. Border Patrol Chief Mike Banks has resigned, marking the latest leadership change at the nation’s largest federal law enforcement agency focused on border security and immigration enforcement. Banks, who led the U.S. Border Patrol, is stepping down amid a broader shakeup in immigration leadership. The departure was reported by multiple outlets, including CBS News…