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EPISODE · Apr 29, 2026 · 17 MIN

Why Elon Musk is in court over ChatGPT

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This week, two of the biggest tech founders in the world, Elon Musk and Sam Altman, are facing off in court over claims one of them “stole a charity”. It’s a story about how the company behind ChatGPT was created, who its serving and what it was intended to do. In today’s podcast, we’ll explain the story behind the headlines and what this could mean for the future of one of the biggest AI companies in the world.  Hosts: Zara Seidler and Emma GIllespieProducer: Rosa Bowden Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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