The NewYorkTimes.com reported “The relationship between mind and machine has long fascinated philosophers and scientists, who have likened the human brain to clocks, chronometers and, in more recent decades, computers. In the early days of artificial intelligence, academics referred cheekily to humans as “meat machines.”” The May 24, 2026 article entitled “To A.I. Executives, We’re
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Google appeals landmark ruling that Google had a monopoly on Search!
By Peter Vogel
The NewYorkTimes.com reported that “Google asked a federal appeals court on Friday to reverse a landmark ruling that branded the company a monopolist in online search.” The May 22, 2026 article entitled ” Google Appeals Landmark Ruling Declaring It a Monopolist in Search” (https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/22/technology/google-appeals-search-case.html) included these comments from Reporter David McCabe:
The Department…
Magic Johnson addressed AI in a graduation speech!
By Peter Vogel
The NewYorkTimes.com reported “Magic Johnson, the former basketball player, pushed Tuskegee University graduates in Alabama to try out new technology, rather than be afraid of it.” The May 21, 2026 article entitled “Will A.I. Replace You? What Graduation Speakers Told the Class of 2026” (https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/21/us/commencement-speakers-class-of-2026-artificial-intelligence.html) included these comments about Magic Johnson:
“Sometimes we…
California has new law to protect mass job displacement based on AI!
By Peter Vogel
The NewYorkTimes.com reported that “California’s governor, Gavin Newsom, issued an executive order on Thursday to explore a broad overhaul of labor policies, an attempt to front run a potential mass job displacement caused by artificial intelligence.” The May 21, 2026 article entitled “California’s Governor Signs A.I. Order Aimed at Protecting Workers” (https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/21/technology/newsom-ai-executive-order-california.html) included…
Anthropic is not doing well in the appellate court in the Defense Department case!
By Peter Vogel
GovInfoSecurity.com reported that “A majority of judges on a U.S. federal appeals court appeared disposed Tuesday to allowing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to bar artificial intelligence stalwart Anthropic from future military work for posing a risk to national security.” The May 19, 2026 article entitled “Judges Clash Over Pentagon’s Anthropic Ban” (https://tinyurl.com/kccfrb73) included…
Are you ready for an Apple settlement of $250 million for AI misleading iPhone sales representations?
By Peter Vogel
The NewYorkTimes.com reported that “Some iPhone owners will be eligible to receive $25 to $95 over claims that the tech giant oversold its artificial intelligence system, Apple Intelligence.” The May 5, 2026 article entitled ” Apple Reaches $250 Million Settlement Over Claims It Misled People on A.I.” (https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/05/technology/apple-intelligence-lawsuit-settlement.html) included these comments from Reporters…
Do you believe Anthropic’s valuation is at $950 billion?
By Peter Vogel
The NewYorkTimes.com reported that “Anthropic, the high-flying artificial intelligence start-up, is in talks with investors to raise between $30 billion and $50 billion in new funding that would value it at up to $950 billion, people involved in the discussions said.” The May 12, 2026 article entitled “Anthropic in Talks to Raise Funding at a…
Sam Altman cross examined about whether he is “Trustworthy”!
By Peter Vogel
The NewYorkTimes.com reported that “Mr. Altman, the C.E.O. of OpenAI, said on Tuesday that he worried Elon Musk wanted control of the A.I. lab.” The May 12, 2026 article entitled ” Musk Lawyer’s Question for Sam Altman on the Stand: Are You Trustworthy?” (https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/12/technology/sam-altman-openai-trial-elon-musk-lawyers.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share) included these comments from Reporters Cade Metz and Mike…
Trial update – Microsoft CEO intervened when OpenAI fired Sam Altman!
By Peter Vogel
The NewYorkTimes.com reported that “Elon Musk’s lawyer argued that Microsoft’s Satya Nadella played a role in getting Mr. Altman his job back at OpenAI when he was briefly fired in 2023.” The May 11, 2026 report entitled “Microsoft’s C.E.O. Intervened When OpenAI Fired Sam Altman, Musk’s Lawyer Claims” (https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/11/technology/satya-nadella-openai-sam-altman.html) included these comments from…
Elon Musk’s partner Shivon Zilis testifies about their 4 children and OpenAI ownership dispute!
By Peter Vogel
The WashingtonPost.com reported that “She had four kids with Elon Musk. Now she’s central to his courtroom fight. In hours of testimony, Elon Musk’s partner Shivon Zilis opened up about their relationship and her role in creating one of the world’s most valuable AI companies.” The May 8, 2026 article entitled “She had four kids…