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'After stealing an open source AI charity, you then stole all of Apple’s phone technology! Wow': Elon Musk and Sam Altman are fighting on the internet again
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Elon Musk are engaged in a public dispute on X, with Musk accusing Altman of scamming and Altman retorting about Musk's business practices. The feud touches on allegations of stealing open-source AI charity funds and Apple's phone technology, stemming from recent legal battles and lawsuits involving both parties.
'We have no choice but to impose a severe punishment': Ex Samsung researcher sentenced to 7 years in prison for leaking DRAM tech to a Chinese competitor
A former Samsung Electronics researcher has been sentenced to seven years in prison in South Korea for leaking crucial DRAM semiconductor technology to Chinese competitor CXMT. The court found the researcher received approximately $2 million and stock options over six years for the leaked 18nm process technology, which cost Samsung over $1 billion to develop. This case highlights South Korea's priority in protecting its advanced technology amid high global memory demand.
Pickmos Publisher Pulls Steam Page Following Pokémon Rip-Off Accusations
Publisher Networkgo has removed the Steam page for the game Pickmos following accusations from Pokémon fans that it is a rip-off. The game faced significant backlash for its alleged similarities to the popular Pokémon franchise.
It's a happy ending for the artist whose work was stolen by Bungie and used in Marathon: She's credited in the…
Bungie has been accused of stealing artwork from artist Antireal for use in its upcoming game Marathon, a situation made worse by similar accusations regarding Destiny 2. The studio admitted to the theft, stating it was committed by a former employee, and has promised a review of Marathon's assets.
