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The ugliest things Trump and Musk just said about one another
A major rift has erupted between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk over Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Musk criticized the bill for increasing the national deficit and cutting electric vehicle subsidies, calling it a “disgusting abomination.” In response, Trump expressed disappointment and threatened to revoke Musk’s government contracts. The feud escalated as Musk alleged Trump’s name appears in the unreleased Epstein files, leading to significant market impacts, including a 15% drop in Tesla’s stock.
Windsurf says Anthropic is limiting its direct access to Claude AI models
Anthropic has significantly reduced Windsurf’s direct access to its Claude 3.5 and 3.7 AI models, providing less than five days’ notice. Windsurf’s CEO, Varun Mohan, expressed disappointment over the abrupt change, which has forced the company to rely on third-party providers, potentially causing short-term availability issues for users. This move follows Anthropic’s earlier decision to withhold direct access to Claude 4 models from Windsurf, while competitors like Cursor and GitHub Copilot received such access.
Musk Says SpaceX Revenue Will Near $16 Billion in 2025
SpaceX is on track to record another significant revenue increase this year. Elon Musk, SpaceX’s chief executive, said Tuesday on X that the Texas-based company is expected to generate about $15.5 billion in revenue in 2025.
Reddit Sues Anthropic, Says AI Company Exploited User Data
Reddit has filed a lawsuit against AI startup Anthropic, alleging unauthorized scraping of user-generated content to train its chatbot, Claude. The lawsuit claims Anthropic’s bots accessed Reddit over 100,000 times since July 2024, violating the platform’s terms of service and user data policies. Reddit emphasizes that while it has licensing agreements with companies like Google and OpenAI, Anthropic proceeded without permission or compensation.
Business Insider goes ‘all-in on AI,’ laying off 21% of staff
Business Insider has laid off 21% of its staff, affecting all departments, as it shifts focus toward artificial intelligence and live journalism events. The company is reducing its Commerce content due to declining search traffic and plans to expand its BI Live platform. CEO Barbara Peng noted that over 70% of employees already use Enterprise ChatGPT, to achieve full adoption.
Law firm clients seek clarity on AI’s potential to cut costs
Big law firms’ adoption of generative artificial intelligence is well underway across the globe, but their corporate clients say they are yet to see cost savings. The price of outside legal services continues to rise.
Robinhood Completes Acquisition of Bitstamp
Robinhood has finalized its $200 million acquisition of Bitstamp. This move gives Robinhood over 50 global crypto licenses and expands its reach into Europe, the UK, and Asia. It also marks Robinhood’s entry into institutional crypto services, adding offerings like crypto-as-a-service, lending, and staking. Following the announcement, Robinhood’s stock hit a record high.
Nintendo Switch 2 draws long lines and excited gamers
The Japanese gaming giant is releasing the coveted console Thursday, eight years after the original version hit shelves.
Luca Guadagnino to Direct True-Life OpenAI Movie ‘Artificial’ for Amazon MGM
Acclaimed director Luca Guadagnino is set to helm Artificial, a comedic drama based on OpenAI’s 2023 leadership crisis. The film will depict CEO Sam Altman’s brief ousting and swift return. Scripted by Simon Rich and fast-tracked by Amazon MGM Studios, production is planned for San Francisco and Italy this summer. Actors Andrew Garfield, Monica Barbaro, and Yura Borisov are reportedly in talks for leading roles, though casting is not yet confirmed.
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How Much Should the World’s Richest Man Get Paid?
Elon Musk, Tesla’s CEO, has received no salary from the company for the past seven years. His 2018 compensation plan, valued at $56 billion, was based on performance goals. However, a Delaware judge ruled it unfair and voided the package, citing flawed negotiations and board bias. As Tesla’s board considers a new pay plan, discussions focus on balancing Musk’s contributions with fair corporate governance.
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The New York Times has formed a small, five-person AI team led by Zach Seward to thoughtfully integrate AI into its newsroom. Instead of rushing into new technologies, the team focuses on building trust and understanding among journalists through an “AI roadshow,” engaging with staff to explore how AI can assist in their work. One outcome is Echo, an internal tool that helps summarize articles for various uses, addressing a common need among reporters. The team’s approach emphasizes solving real problems and enhancing journalism, rather than adopting technology for its own sake.