Everybody wants to rule the AI world

The ongoing trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI reveals a pattern of internal instability, characterized by power struggles, questionable financial arrangements, and a lack of clear communication among leadership. Evidence from discovery, including internal texts, highlights the chaotic nature of Sam Altman’s temporary ousting and the subsequent corporate maneuvering involving Microsoft. Beyond the courtroom, the tech industry faces a shift toward agentic AI, prompting speculation about OpenAI’s potential entry into hardware to bypass platform restrictions. Meanwhile, Google’s rebranding of Fitbit as "Google Health" signals a broader strategy to integrate health data into its AI ecosystem, despite concerns over data privacy. The discussion also touches on the persistent challenge of disrupting the smartphone market, noting that even advanced AI models struggle to replace the utility of established mobile hardware.