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"Elon Musk disagrees with me. This means I am onto something": Legendary game artist calls out AI billionaires, Tim Sweeney responds "this is bulls***" with Musk's support
Veteran game artist Kenney Vleugels criticized AI billionaires like Tim Sweeney and Elon Musk for pushing AI in game development, arguing they don't understand the craft. Sweeney defended AI's velocity and potential, while Musk supported Sweeney. The debate highlights creator concerns about AI's ethical implications, environmental costs, and potential to devalue artistic work.
A running tally of the most ridiculous things AI bigwigs have said so far
This article logs contradictory and alarmist statements made by AI industry leaders regarding the timeline and implications of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). It highlights shifting goalposts and the frequent claims of imminent AI sentience or world-ending potential, often juxtaposed with requests for more funding.
AI down: World set to collapse as ChatGPT, Claude, Codex, Gemini and Grok all have simultaneous meltdown
Major AI services including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok experienced a simultaneous global meltdown, causing widespread disruption for users. OpenAI's status page initially reported normal operations despite widespread reports of outages.
xAI Sued Over Claims Grok Was Trained on Child Sexual Abuse Material
xAI is facing a new lawsuit alleging that its AI model, Grok, was trained on child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The complaint, filed by a plaintiff identified as Jane Doe, claims that CSAM depicting her as a child was used in Grok's training data, leading to the generation of new synthetic CSAM. Attorneys for the plaintiff state that xAI must be held responsible for knowingly using such material and that there is no "artificial intelligence exception" to child protection laws.
Nvidia’s Hidden 123 Million SpaceX Shares Are Already $4B Underwater
Nvidia disclosed it holds nearly 123 million shares in SpaceX, acquired through an investment in xAI which was later folded into SpaceX. This stake, initially valued at $21 billion, has seen a paper loss of approximately $4 billion due to a recent decline in SpaceX's stock price. SpaceX's CEO Elon Musk confirmed the company's exclusive reliance on Nvidia for its data center hardware needs.
Another woman joins lawsuit accusing Grok of generating CSAM
A fourth individual has filed a lawsuit against xAI, alleging that its AI chatbot, Grok, was used to generate child sexual abuse material (CSAM) using her childhood photographs. The lawsuit claims the AI created explicit content based on the provided images.
ByteDance’s Next Model Could Be China’s Biggest — Reportedly 10 Trillion Parameters
ByteDance is reportedly developing an artificial intelligence model with up to 10 trillion parameters, which would be the largest in China. This model is in pretraining and aims for world-leading capabilities, potentially rivaling systems from Anthropic and xAI. The company is focusing on advanced training techniques without relying on distillation from rival models.
Telegram keeps getting yanked from the App Store. X never does — here’s why
Apple's App Store moderation policies appear to be applied inconsistently, with Telegram being removed for child sexual abuse material while X faced no delisting for similar deepfake content generated by its AI chatbot, Grok. This disparity is attributed to X's stronger political support in the US and a more direct engagement from Apple with its developers, including Elon Musk, compared to Telegram.
SpaceXAI pats itself on the back for removing temporary turbines in Memphis under agreed order over the next year: "We care deeply about being good neighbors"
xAI and SpaceX have agreed to remove 69 mobile turbines powering their Mississippi data centers over the next 11 months, following an agreement with the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. The company plans to switch to power from a new 1.2 GW plant under construction and will invest in emission control technologies for the turbines. This action comes amid ongoing environmental and ethical disputes regarding the turbines and the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure.
Judge Lets Minnesota’s Nudification Law Stand as xAI’s Last-Minute Block Attempt Fails
A federal judge has allowed Minnesota's law against nonconsensual intimate imagery to stand, rejecting a last-minute attempt by xAI to block it. The judge cited xAI's significant delay in challenging the law, which imposes a $500,000 penalty on developers for each instance of misuse. While the company argues the law infringes on free speech, litigation is ongoing, with a hearing scheduled for August 19 to decide on a preliminary injunction.
Judge refuses xAI's request to stop a Minnesota law banning 'nudify' apps
A judge has denied xAI's request to halt a Minnesota law that bans 'nudify' applications. xAI had filed a lawsuit seeking to prevent the law from taking effect.
Evening Legal Briefs
Elon Musk's company xAI is reportedly attempting to sue its way out of a situation where advertising on X is not legally mandated. The article notes that Musk had previously sought jail time for companies boycotting advertising on X, but the case has concluded without significant legal repercussions.
xAI Blames a $500,000-Per-Image Penalty for Forcing Grok Changes
xAI is challenging a Minnesota statute that imposes a $500,000 penalty per image for violations related to 'nudification technology,' which takes effect August 1, 2026. The company argues this strict liability law forces it to restrict its Grok AI image-editing features, claiming it violates the Constitution. xAI prefers to rely on its terms of use and has begun suing users who allegedly misuse the tool, presenting these actions as evidence that it is already taking steps to prevent harmful outputs.
xAI is challenging a new Minnesota law banning 'nudify' apps
xAI, founded by Elon Musk, has filed a lawsuit challenging a new Minnesota law that prohibits the creation of nonconsensual intimate imagery through AI. The company seeks to prevent the enforcement of this legislation.
xAI sues Grok user for generating nonconsensual sexualized deepfakes
xAI has initiated legal action against an individual accused of using its AI tool, Grok, to create nonconsensual sexualized deepfakes, including images of minors. The lawsuit highlights concerns surrounding the misuse of AI for generating harmful content.
Everyone who bought the SpaceX (SPCX) IPO is officially losing money
Investors who purchased SpaceX stock at its initial IPO price of $135 per share are now experiencing losses as the stock value has dipped below this mark. The company, which initially focused on space exploration, has pivoted towards AI technology, absorbing Elon Musk's xAI and focusing on orbital data centers.
xAI is now officially known as SpaceXAI
The artificial intelligence company xAI has officially rebranded to SpaceXAI, five months after its merger with SpaceX. The announcement was made via the company's account on the social media platform X.
'Meta will need to reduce or possibly stop AI investment in datacenters, as it already has excess capacity': The AI infrastructure bubble feels the heat
Meta is reportedly exploring options to sell excess AI compute capacity, potentially entering the cloud computing business to monetize its infrastructure. This move comes as big tech's massive investments in AI hardware may be leading to overcapacity, prompting concerns about return on investment. The company's stock saw a significant jump following reports of these considerations.
SpaceX is reportedly testing a handheld AI device
SpaceX is reportedly developing a handheld device that could provide access to xAI's artificial intelligence models. This rumored device might offer an alternative to using a smartphone for AI interactions.
Morning Legal Briefs
DOJ lawyers are arguing that xAI is vital for national security in a lawsuit filed by the NAACP. The article discusses the legal arguments presented regarding xAI's role and its implications for national security.