Influencers in Exec Roles, Musk vs. OpenAI, EU's AI Access, Metalenz's Camera Tech, SAP API Policy, Panthalassa's Ocean AI

Influencers are stepping into executive roles at major brands, leveraging their social capital to boost visibility and engagement. Notable appointments include Druski at T-Mobile and Dhar Mann at the NFL. This trend reflects a strategic shift towards integrating creators into brand leadership to foster deeper connections. Elon Musk's legal battle against OpenAI focuses on claims that the organization shifted from its original mission of AI safety to profit-driven motives. The case highlights broader concerns about AI development and the tension between safety and financial imperatives. EU finance ministers are negotiating access to Anthropic's Mythos AI model, a powerful cybersecurity tool currently limited to U.S. organizations. The discussions underscore tensions over technology control between Europe and the U.S. Greg Brockman, co-founder of OpenAI, revealed his stake in the company is valued at nearly $30 billion, central to Musk's lawsuit alleging unauthorized restructuring of OpenAI from a nonprofit to a for-profit entity. Metalenz has developed Polar ID, an under-display camera technology for secure face recognition in smartphones, expected to roll out by 2027. This innovation promises enhanced security without compromising display aesthetics. SAP's updated API policy has raised concerns about potential restrictions on integrating third-party AI tools, sparking controversy over its implications for developers and customers. Panthalassa secured $140 million in funding to develop ocean-powered computing systems for AI infrastructure, aiming to enhance energy and computing capacity without terrestrial constraints. Stan Berteloot is a French-American journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture. As Chief Innovation Officer at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics. The Monthly Signal: AI in Marketing A monthly roundup of the most salient, most read, most liked, and most consequential AI in marketing insights, with a focus on what actually changes how you work. → Subscribe here Enjoy the show? Leave AI in Marketing a five-star rating — it takes ten seconds and helps more people find the podcast. Start your VoiceStream free trial today! If you're trying to get on more podcasts, PodMatch.com connects you directly with hosts who are actively looking for guests. Stan Berteloot is a French-American journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture. As Chief Innovation Officer at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics. The Monthly Signal: AI in Marketing A monthly roundup of the most salient, most read, most liked, and most consequential AI in marketing insights, with a focus on what actually changes how you work. → Subscribe here Enjoy the show? Leave AI in Marketing a five-star rating — it takes ten seconds and helps more people find the podcast. Start your VoiceStream free trial today! If you're trying to get on more podcasts, PodMatch.com connects you directly with hosts who are actively looking for guests. 📚 Sources: https://www.marketingbrew.com/stories/2026/04/29/creators-joining-the-c-suite https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/04/elon-musks-only-expert-witness-at-the-openai-trial-fears-an-agi-arms-race/ https://www.perplexity.ai/page/eu-finance-ministers-press-ant-._Zahd1NQa.30Qa3iyLayA https://www.perplexity.ai/page/brockman-reveals-30b-openai-st-0dAs8M_bSJiOYKtpBpzNpQ https://www.wired.com/story/metalenz-has-figured-out-a-way-to-make-face-id-invisible/ https://www.theregister.com/2026/04/29/new_sap_api_policy_provokes/ https://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20260504552400/panthalassa-raises-140-million-to-power-ai-at-sea