The ruling appeared to clear a path for OpenAI to file for a much anticipated IPO this year and dent the SpaceX and X owner’s reputation.

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Elon Musk spent hours testifying in his case against OpenAI and Sam Altman. Benjamin Fanjoy/Getty Images Elon Musk vowed to appeal after a major loss in a California court. On Monday, a jury sided against Musk in his blockbuster suit against OpenAI and Sam Altman. Musk downplayed the ruling as based "just on a calendar technicality." The world's richest man says his fight against OpenAI and Sam Altman isn't over. "Regarding the OpenAI case, the judge & jury never actually ruled on the merits of the case, just on a calendar technicality," Elon Musk wrote on X, adding he would be appealing the decision to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. On Monday, a jury in Oakland, California, handed a major victory to OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, by ruling that Musk waited too long to bring his lawsuit, which alleged that the Tesla CEO had been scammed out of his early investment in OpenAI when the nonprofit research lab pivoted into a partial for-profit company. US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, who oversaw the case, quickly accepted the unanimous verdict. "There is no question to anyone following the case in detail that Altman & Brockman did in fact enrich themselves by stealing a charity," Musk wrote. "The only question is WHEN they did it!" Regarding the OpenAI case, the judge & jury never actually ruled on the merits of the case, just on a calendar technicality. There is no question to anyone following the case in detail that Altman & Brockman did in fact enrich themselves by stealing a charity. The only question… — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 18, 2026 Musk's characterization of the statute of limitations as a "technicality" belies the fact that such time limits are a cornerstone of almost all American law. Few laws allow plaintiffs or the government an unlimited window to file suit or bring charges. In a separate tweet, Musk also took a swipe at Gonzalez Rogers, though he did not identify her by name. He later deleted the tweet. "This illustrates why the ruling by the terrible activist Oakland judge, who simply used the jury as a fig leaf, creates such a terrible precedent," he wrote. "She just handed out a free license to loot charities if you can keep the looting quiet for a few years!" OpenAI and Altman both faced the potential of substantial losses if the jury and judge found in Musk's favor, including being on the hook for billions in damages, just as the leading AI firm is viewed as approaching a public offering. Musk also asked that Altman, once an ally, be removed as CEO. In the trial, Altman's and OpenAI's lawyers showed jurors evidence they said proved that Musk knew and supported the company's plans to raise capital by partnering with another major tech company, and that he at one point pushed for OpenAI to form a relationship with Tesla. Musk's lawsuit, the lawyers argued, was a late attempt to hobble OpenAI after it had left xAI in the dust. Both Musk and Altman testified during the trial, with the Tesla CEO telling the jury that he didn't read the "fine print" of an OpenAI term sheet detailing its plan to establish a for-profit entity. A spokesperson for OpenAI did not immediately respond to Business Insider's request for comment. Read the original article on Business Insider

Brian Krebs / Krebs on Security: A CISA contractor maintained a now-offline GitHub repo that exposed credentials to AWS GovCloud accounts and CISA systems; CISA is investigating the situation  —  Until this past weekend, a contractor for the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) maintained a public GitHub repository …

The author said she wants her kids to truly enjoy the sports they play and is trying to put less focus on winning or losing. Courtesy of Isobella Jade. I grew up running and enjoyed what I learned from excelling at a sport, even when I lost. Today, it seems that the main focus for the sports my kids participate in is winning. I'm shifting my focus to help my kids appreciate the love of the game, not just when they win. I'm the kind of mom who wears an outfit themed in the color of my kids' uniform on game days, and I'm always saying things from the sidelines like "you got this," and" and "keep it up!" For more than 10 years, I've been a sports mom attending basketball, volleyball, and soccer games almost weekly to cheer on my kids. Since they were toddlers, I've been all in, putting in thousands of miles, hours, and dollars to support them. Through it all, there's just one thing that irritates me: the collective obsession over competitiveness and how it ruins the joy of the game. Things have gotten out of hand I was a competitive runner in high school, earning a college scholarship for my efforts. I understand the dedication it takes to thrive and the thrill of accomplishing a goal. While devoting so much of my life to running, I learned to accept myself with kindness after a bad race. I didn't let a single race define all my effort and potential. I learned that the whole experience matters. I truly loved being a runner, rain or shine, putting one foot in front of the other on the track and cross-country trails, and I chose to do it just for me. Winning was nice, but for me, it wasn't everything. I loved the action of it, being in the moment, I felt happy while running, most of all. The author said that she has noticed the sidelines at her children's games and practices are lined with people yelling more than ever — and not always for the right reasons. Courtesy of Isobella Jade. Now that my own kids are 11 and 13 it seems like the fields, courts, and arenas they play in get louder as the years go by. Unfortunately, they're not always filled with the positive energy that pushed me when I was their age. Over the years, I've heard parents and spectators yell aggressively at kids while they are playing, and I've seen parents fighting with other parents during games. Then there are the coaches that I've seen scream wildly with unkind words during and after games, even with elementary-age kids. I can't help but think that playing a sport and being on a team shouldn't be so intense or stressful for kids, but it seems that way more often than not, no matter what sport my kids are participating in. It makes my heart ache, and it makes me wonder, where did the love of the game go? I'm trying to shift the focus for my kids In recent years, I've put in an extra effort to become a more laid-back sports mom. Instead of getting all hyped up over goals and winning, I want my kids to focus on loving what they're doing while they're on the field or court. I often look at my kids' trophies and medals on the walls of their rooms and all the jerseys they've worn. As much as winning feels wonderful to watch, I refuse to let my kids' favorite sports become only about this one ultimate thing. "Some games will be better than others, no one is 100% all the time," I often tell my kids. I want them to know that playing for the love of the game means caring about the act of playing a sport for the pure joy of it, for the love of the experience. It's a feeling of happiness while showing effort, passion, and dedication, not to mention the willingness to overcome obstacles and learning to have a positive attitude. I need my kids to know that the trophies and awards aren't everything. I'm seeing a difference in my children Playing a sport should increase your joy, boost your mood, and teach you about teamwork. Once that happens, I believe, other opportunities and successes will follow naturally. In a culture of hypercompetitiveness, I'm not falling for the pressure to succeed, comparisons, and tears. When I watch my kids give their all, I mostly care about them making positive memories, and I hope this time in their lives will be something good to look back on, not bring flashbacks of distress based on what the score was years ago. This year, when my daughter was deciding what sport to focus on, I told her to imagine if the team lost, if the team wasn't as strong, if she wasn't a top player, what sport or activity would she choose to do for the fun and enjoyment of it? She chose volleyball. After a game, the author said she doesn't dwell on her child's performance. Instead, she might ask where they should go out to eat. Courtesy of Isobella Jade. Now, at my kids' games, keeping the love of the game alive means letting whatever happened during the game stay there, especially when it was a loss. After games, I always keep our walk to the car upbeat. I don't bring up every little detail of my kid's performance. I'll ask them how they feel first, and I'll tell them I enjoyed watching them play, and share a compliment or two. Depending on the outcome of the game, I might simply say "I'm proud of you. Next week will be better," or "You did great. I'm so happy for you," then we pivot to what they want to eat. We carry on to the next day, the next practice, and the next game. Read the original article on Business Insider

Jason Schreier / @jasonschreier.bsky.social: In a town hall, PlayStation studio business CEO Hermen Hulst told staff that the company's narrative single-player games will now be PlayStation exclusive  —  SCOOP: PlayStation studio business CEO Hermen Hulst told staff in a town hall Monday morning that the company's narrative single-player games …

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Bradley Horowitz, through his venture firm, Wisdom Ventures, wrote early checks to OpenAI in 2023 and to Anthropic in 2024. He's also backed Cerebras, Slack, ScaleAI and many others. That track record has landed him - once again - on Business Insider's Seed 100, a list that recognizes top investors. He sat down with senior correspondent Ben Bergman to discuss what he looks for in founders, and what companies he's excited about now. Read the original article on Business Insider

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The flying taxi company Blade Urban Air Mobility offered $95 helicopter fares as it seeks a wider base for its future electric vertical aircraft. Bloomberg/Getty Images Helicopters and future air taxis could change the way people commute every day. This week, that's changing with a commuter rail strike that's left Long Islanders with few options. The company has slashed fares to lure new customers to its air service. Commuting choppers have a shot this week in New York to prove that they can actually work for everyday commuters. A railroad strike in the city's suburbs has left Long Island without rail service, and the 8 million people who live there without easy access to New York City. Enter Blade Urban Air Mobility, which is offering $95 fares during the strike — half off its normal price — to entice people onto its helicopters and towards creating a wider clientele for its move into futuristic flying taxis. Will people who are used to forking up to $33 for a one-way ticket to the city pay nearly $100 for a helicopter now? And will they, in the near future, pay a similar price to ride a newfangled aircraft with six electric rotors and batteries for power? Blade CEO Rob Wiesenthal thinks so. One selling point: The trip will take five minutes, not over an hour like it takes in rush hour traffic. "The narrow arteries around JFK represent 70% to 80% of the overall travel time for the average person by car," he said. "What we've done is leverage that airport, arranged for free parking, and let people see what commuting by vertical transportation is like." The Long Island Rail Road strike began early Saturday morning over demands for better pay and working conditions. It's unclear when the strike will end, but Blade is already seeing strong demand. Wiesenthal told Business Insider that a mix of people who typically drive or take the train are booking the short hops, and the company is working to add more seats after quickly selling out. Even so, Blade can absorb only a tiny fraction of the disruption. The company flew more than 50,000 passengers in all of 2024 on helicopters, while the Long Island Rail Road carries roughly 250,000 riders on a typical weekday. The situation has inadvertently drawn more attention to urban air mobility in general — think Jetsons-like multi-rotor aircraft buzzing above traffic — and how it may change the typical commute. Blade has been operating around New York City for years. Bloomberg/Getty Images Blade is a helicopter charter and service company set to branch out into this new class of electric vertical aircraft that take off like helicopters and fly like turboprops. "There is a huge cohort of people who drive, because they work on the phone and have their own car, and it ends up being close to $150 a day with parking and gas," Wiesenthal said. Once the strike ends, Blade flights will return to their usual prices, though Wiesenthal said commuters who want to keep flying can buy a $195 annual commuter pass that unlocks fares starting at $95 each way. The time savings may be worth it to executives whose organizations provide car service, though more people flying will mean more loud helicopters flying over Manhattan — something locals have long complained about. There are also only three heliports in Manhattan that Blade can fly to — West 30th, East 34th, and Wall Street — meaning many passengers may have an additional commute after landing. Plus, nearly $200 roundtrip at the lowest end is pricey for the average New Yorker, and many riders are expected to return to the more affordable rails or roads once the LIRR reopens. However, Wiesenthal said electrifying aviation could make aerial commuting more accessible. These aircraft could radically reduce noise levels and the cost of commuter flights by eliminating the need for jet fuel — and possibly even the need for a pilot. Blade's passenger business is owned by Joby Aviation, a company developing an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, or eVTOL. These futuristic aircraft are billed as quieter, zero-emission alternatives to helicopters capable of hopping from airports to city centers in about 10 minutes. Joby expects its eVTOL to enter commercial service later this year. Joby's eVTOL after a demo flight from JFK to the 34th St Heliport in Manhattan in April. Taylor Rains/Business Insider Wiesenthal previously told Business Insider that a Joby eVTOL ride — which seats up to four passengers — would cost roughly the same per seat as an Uber Black. An Uber Black from JFK to Grand Central cost about $100 on Monday afternoon. But eVTOLs are still in development, and manufacturers must clear certification hurdles before they can fly paying passengers, including proving the safety of electric motors, rechargeable batteries, and the tilting rotors used for vertical-to-forward flight — all while convincing the public to embrace flying taxis at prices competitive with ground transportation. Joby is the US frontrunner, valued at around $10 billion; other key eVTOL players include Archer Aviation and Beta Technologies. Joby recently performed passengerless demo flights from JFK to Manhattan to demonstrate how the aircraft flies and sounds. Wiesenthal said that eVTOL adoption is inevitable, and that flying taxis will "at some point" land on Manhattan rooftops rather than be limited to a handful of waterfront heliports. "If a city wants to be a 'city 2.0' and be competitive globally, it needs a UAM strategy," Wiesenthal said. "Remember in the 1970s when you could land [helicopters] in Midtown on the top of the old Pan Am building? That will be coming back." Read the original article on Business Insider

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Bloomberg/Getty Images Meta plans to cut 10% of its staff on Wednesday. The tech giant shared more details on Monday with employees about what to expect. In addition to the cuts, Meta's HR chief said leaders will announce organizational changes. As Meta prepares to cut 10% of its workforce on Wednesday, it's trying to provide some clarity to employees who are stuck in layoff limbo. Meta HR chief Janelle Gale posted a memo on Monday to an employee resource group outlining what employees should expect on Wednesday, according to two employees who viewed the note. Gale said notifications of layoffs, which are expected to eliminate around 8,000 roles, will be sent in three waves at 4 a.m. local time across different regions. She also said that managerial positions would be cut across the company to create flatter organizational structures. "We're now at the stage where many orgs can operate with a flatter structure with smaller teams of pods/cohorts that can move faster and with more ownership," she wrote. Gale said that Meta will also move more than 7,000 people to work on new initiatives around AI that would be crucial to Meta's future success, and which the company couldn't previously prioritize. She told staff that leaders across the company will announce organizational changes alongside the layoffs. Some teams within Meta's Reality Labs had already started reorganizing into smaller pods, Business Insider previously reported. Meta declined to comment. Reuters reported earlier on the memo to staff. The latest update comes as morale has taken a hit at Meta, current employees have said. One employee told Business Insider that staff are "in a holding pattern" as they wait to find out which jobs will be axed. Meta is spending billions in the AI race and in April forecast its 2026 capital expenditures to range from $125 billion to $145 billion. Meta leaders told staff they are not ruling out further job cuts beyond this Wednesday's 10% round, Business Insider previously reported. Read the original article on Business Insider

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CDC is working to move the infected American and six others to Germany.

Grant Bourzikas / Cloudflare: Cloudflare tests Mythos against 50+ repositories, highlights its ability to chain bugs into a single exploit, and details a vulnerability discovery harness  —  For the last few months, we've been testing a range of security-focused LLMs on our own infrastructure.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Bloomberg/Getty Images OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, won their legal battle with Elon Musk. With the multi-billion-dollar threat gone, the ChatGPT-maker can set its sights on an IPO. OpenAI and Anthropic's competition for AI market share takes on fresh stakes in the IPO race. Hear that noise? It was Sam Altman, breathing a huge sigh of relief. The OpenAI CEO won a huge victory on Monday morning, with a jury in Oakland, California, rejecting Elon Musk's claims against the ChatGPT-maker after deliberating for less than two hours. A Musk victory could have shaken the industry and possibly ousted Altman. Instead, OpenAI has cleared a major hurdle in its lead-up to a gigantic initial public offering. Now, the race is on with rival Anthropic. Musk can still appeal. He's argued that Altman, OpenAI president Greg Brockman, and their company "stole" the original OpenAI nonprofit by fusing it with a major commercial business, and that Microsoft helped them do it. The jury closed this round of the legal battle by finding that Musk's claims were barred by statutes of limitations, meaning he waited too long to bring the case. The judge accepted those findings. The Tesla CEO sought $134 billion in damages and for Altman and Brockman to be kicked from their posts. Those damages could have crushed OpenAI's standing, as the ousters would have left the company without its two most prominent leaders. In the trial, Musk's lawyers used testimony from Altman's former colleagues to cast him as an untrustworthy leader, chipping away at his credibility. These revelations aside, the suit turned out to be mostly a distraction. And with the win, OpenAI puts the threats of damages "in the rearview mirror," Wedbush analyst Dan Ives wrote Monday. "OpenAI can shift its strategic focus to capitalizing on the AI Revolution," Ives wrote. He added that the decision removes the "$134 billion overhang on the company's operations" from the threat of damages, freeing it up to pursue the IPO. The tailwind couldn't have come at a better time. OpenAI is battling its San Francisco rival, Anthropic, on several fronts: for talent, for business customers, and to be the first to go public later this year or early next year. Whichever company comes in last to the market will have to follow its rival's IPO narrative, and billions of dollars in investor capital will have already been absorbed. The months ahead will see each frontier AI lab keep up torrents of releases, jockey for computing resources, and fight for market share in AI coding. The companies have each been pushing to grow adoption of their coding tools — Claude Code for Anthropic and Codex for OpenAI. Ramp data from April showed that Anthropic had passed OpenAI in business adoption for the first time. OpenAI-backed chipmaker Cerebras tested the market's appetite for tech IPOs last week and enjoyed a hefty bump in value during its first day of trading. With OpenAI, Anthropic, and SpaceX expecting to go public soon, Cerebras' sub-$100 billion market cap makes it a small fry. Anthropic and OpenAI could see IPOs valued at over $1 trillion. Now that the Musk lawsuit is over, Altman can focus on getting his company that gigantic windfall first. Read the original article on Business Insider

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