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EPISODE · May 19, 2026 · 11 MIN

Elon Musk v Sam Altman: tech bros at war over OpenAI – The Latest

from Today in Focus · host The Guardian

A long and bitter legal battle between tech billionaires Elon Musk and Sam Altman has culminated in victory for the OpenAI boss. Musk has vowed to appeal the verdict. But what did the trial reveal about big tech and the global AI race. Lucy Hough speaks to Guardian US tech and power reporter Nick Robins-Early - watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

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