🧾 OpenAI Calls Elon Must an AGI Dicator in Court

OpenAI has filed a countersuit against Elon Musk, and the language isn’t subtle: the company alleges that Musk hoped to become the “sole decision maker” in a future artificial general intelligence (AGI) regime. They call it a power grab—and say Musk’s ongoing behavior amounts to “a campaign of harassment.”

This legal drama stems from Musk’s original lawsuit against OpenAI, where he claimed the company had strayed from its nonprofit roots and was withholding technology from the public. In response, OpenAI is revealing internal emails that show Musk pushing for a for-profit model as early as 2017.

»Learn more about OpenAI’s Fight against Elon

⚖️ A deeper fight over AGI

At the heart of this battle is the question of who controls AGI development. Musk wanted OpenAI to merge with Tesla, or alternatively, give him board control. OpenAI declined—and now both sides are pulling receipts.

The suit says Musk supported going commercial when it benefited him and backed off only when he wasn’t in control. OpenAI argues that its partnership with Microsoft is part of a responsible, controlled rollout of powerful models, not a betrayal of its founding values.

»Discover Google’s roadmap to AGI

🔍 Why it matters

This goes beyond petty drama. If AGI really is near, as both parties claim, then the structure and transparency of its development could shape the future of human civilization. Who makes those decisions—and under what incentives—matters deeply.

So far, there’s no trial date set. But this is one of the most consequential fights in the history of artificial intelligence.

🍟 AI Is Reshaping Your Favorite Fast Food Chains

McDonald’s, Taco Bell, and KFC are leaning heavily into AI to streamline operations—and they’re not hiding it.

🍔 Behind the scenes, everything is changing

McDonald’s is using AI to optimize everything from drive-thru wait times to deep fryer scheduling. Their systems can:

• 🛒 Predict inventory needs

• 🧑‍🍳 Adjust staffing in real time

• 📝 Rewrite menu displays based on weather or events

The result? Faster service, fewer errors, and more efficiency per worker. AI also helps managers predict rushes and reduce food waste, saving money and improving customer satisfaction.

🧠 AI is a better manager than you think

Taco Bell and KFC are piloting AI assistants that manage scheduling, prep times, and customer feedback. These tools take in real-time operational data, analyze past patterns, and give managers AI-generated task suggestions. In one test market, customer wait times dropped by 29%, and employee satisfaction rose thanks to less chaos and clearer task distribution. There are even early-stage experiments with AI-curated menus that adapt to customer trends.

The future of fast food might not involve robots at the counter—but it’s definitely going to involve AI behind the scenes. From supply chain to scheduling, it’s already reshaping what “fast” really means.

»Read more about the changes AI is bringing to your next fast-food order

This Week’s Scoop 🍦

🧬 Vana lets users own slices of the AI models trained on their data

🛡️ Google launches Sec-Gemini v1, redefining AI for cyber defense

📞 Verizon says Google AI is boosting customer service and sales

💹 TSMC revenue jumps 42% in Q1, narrowly beating estimates

💰 Alphabet holds steady with $75B in 2025 spending, tariffs or not

📈 Amazon’s CEO lays out massive AI investment vision

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