Why Apple Sued OpenAI, New York Takes on Data Centers, and What to Know about Cyclosporiasis
This podcast episode covers recent legal and regulatory challenges facing OpenAI, including a lawsuit from Apple regarding hardware secrets. It also discusses a new data center moratorium in New York and internal political movements within OpenAI.
Why it matters
The episode highlights the growing friction between AI development, government regulation, and corporate intellectual property rights.
Articles mentioned in this episode:
Apple Is Suing OpenAI for Allegedly Stealing Hardware Secrets
OpenAI Staffers Are Funding a Rival Super PAC to Take on Their Boss
New York Governor Signs First Statewide Data Center Moratorium
DOGE Used AI for Housing Policy. The Government Won’t Say How
The Explosive Diarrhea Outbreak Is About to Get Much Bigger
You can follow Brian Barrett on Bluesky at @brbarrett, Zoë Schiffer on Bluesky at @zoeschiffer, and Leah Feiger on Bluesky at @leahfeiger. Write to us at uncannyvalley@wired.com.
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