'Billionaires versus billionaires': OpenAI feud between Elon Musk, Sam Altman faces federal judge

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  OpenAI's Sam Altman calls DeepSeek model 'impressive'

  OpenAI CEO and co-founder Sam Altman called Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek "impressive," while shrugging off concerns the startup could threaten OpenAI's standing. "deepseek's r1 ...
  
  The Hill - Jan. 28
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  Elon Musk and Sam Altman spar over Trump's Stargate AI investment announcement

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  NBC News - Jan. 23
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  Trump AI project reignites feud between Musk, Sam Altman

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  The Hill - Jan. 23
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  Musk clashes with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman over Trump-supported Stargate AI data center project

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• OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Denies Sexual-Abuse Claims Made by Sister

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  The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 8
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  OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman accused of sexual abuse by sister in lawsuit

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  The Guardian - Jan. 8
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  Meta Follows Elon Musk’s Lead, Moves Staffers to Billionaire-Friendly Texas

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  Wired - Jan. 7

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