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ELON MUSK SUES APPLE AND OPENAI 🫵

What happened? Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI has officially filed a lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI, accusing them of conspiring to block competition in the AI market.

Want the details? The lawsuit claims Apple’s exclusive partnership with OpenAI unfairly boosts ChatGPT by embedding it into iPhones, iPads, and Macs, while sidelining rivals like xAI’s Grok chatbot. Additionally, Musk argues that despite Grok’s high ratings, Apple avoids promoting it in the App Store because of its ties to OpenAI. xAI is seeking billions in damages, alleging Apple and OpenAI are maintaining monopolies. Apple has not yet commented, while OpenAI dismissed the claims as harassment. Legal experts note the case may hinge on Apple’s market dominance and whether integrating ChatGPT into its operating system constitutes illegal “tying” practices.

COINBASE CEO: USE AI OR GET FIRED 🔥

What’s new? Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said he fired several engineers who refused to start using AI coding tools after the company bought licenses for everyone.

Want the details? On a podcast (above), Armstrong explained that Coinbase gave all its engineers access to GitHub Copilot and Cursor, popular AI tools that help write code. Some employees pushed back, saying adoption would take months. Instead, Armstrong gave a deadline: everyone had to sign up within a week or explain why not. A few missed the deadline—some with good reasons like being away, but others without—and those without an excuse were fired. He admitted the move was harsh, but said it showed how important AI is to the company. Coinbase now runs monthly sessions where teams share how they’re using AI to improve their work.

Why is this significant? This shows how quickly AI is becoming a must-have skill. At Coinbase, using AI isn’t optional—it’s the future of coding.

WILL SMITH THANKS “FAKE FANS” IN NEW TOUR PROMO 👏

What’s up? Will Smith is facing criticism after fans accused him of using AI-generated crowd shots in a promotional video for his current summer tour.

Want the details? The video (above), shared on Smith’s official YouTube channel, was meant to highlight his favorite part of touring: connecting with fans. But viewers quickly pointed out odd distortions suggesting the use of AI. Some audience members appear with blurred faces, smudged eyes, or oddly shaped hands—sometimes with six fingers. In one shot, a woman’s headband stretches unnaturally over another person’s wrist, while other crowd scenes look heavily upscaled or digitally altered. Fans argue these details prove AI was used to create or enhance the cheering audience, instead of relying on real footage from his shows.

Why is this significant? The controversy reflects growing tensions around AI in entertainment. While some artists experiment with the technology, fans often see it as inauthentic or disrespectful. For performers, the choice to use AI instead of real audience footage risks damaging trust and credibility with their fanbase.

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