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Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, court hears
Meta argued social media addiction does not exist, as a trial stemming from a major lawsuit brought by US states got under way.
August 18, 2026Ex-England bowler Plunkett makes pro baseball debut
Former England fast bowler Liam Plunkett trades the cricket field for the baseball diamond as he makes his professional debut for a minor league team in the United States.
June 27, 2026Anthropic v. OpenAI: Behind the bitter battle for the future of AI - Reuters
Anthropic v. OpenAI: Behind the bitter battle for the future of AI Reuters
June 11, 2026Social media on trial: Four important cases to watch
Social media firms face thousands of lawsuits, the BBC looks at four which could be significant.
June 11, 2026Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater split after three years
The pair met on the set of the first Wicked movie, for which Grande received an Oscar nomination.
June 9, 2026OpenAI files for US IPO after Anthropic as AI giants head to public markets - Reuters
OpenAI files for US IPO after Anthropic as AI giants head to public markets Reuters
June 8, 2026OpenAI plans to go public, intensifying investment race with Anthropic
The company behind ChatGPT filed its plans one week after Anthropic did the same.
June 8, 2026California to decide soon whether it will seek to block Paramount deal - Reuters
California to decide soon whether it will seek to block Paramount deal Reuters
June 5, 2026Jury tosses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and its boss Sam Altman
Jurors spent nearly a month hearing and viewing evidence in the high-profile trial, where Musk had accused Altman of "stealing a charity".
May 18, 2026In 'Musk v Altman', this judge will make the final call
The feud has fuelled a costly showdown between two tech titans.
May 6, 2026Former OpenAI board member says Elon Musk offered her sperm donations
Shivon Zilis is the mother of four of Musk's children. That relationship began as she advised OpenAI.
May 6, 2026OpenAI co-founder discloses nearly $30 billion stake, financial ties to Altman - Reuters
OpenAI co-founder discloses nearly $30 billion stake, financial ties to Altman Reuters
May 6, 2026Musk wanted $80 billion to colonize Mars, OpenAI president testifies at trial - Reuters
Musk wanted $80 billion to colonize Mars, OpenAI president testifies at trial Reuters
May 5, 2026'I thought he was going to hit me' OpenAI co-founder says of Musk
Brockman spoke during the second week of a month-long trial between Musk and OpenAI's Sam Altman.
May 5, 2026Musk accuses OpenAI lawyer of trying to 'trick' him in combative testimony
Elon Musk was cross-examined on the third day of the trial over his lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI.
April 29, 2026Musk testifies at OpenAI trial it's not OK to 'loot a charity' - Reuters
Musk testifies at OpenAI trial it's not OK to 'loot a charity' Reuters
April 28, 2026Musk says basis of charitable giving at stake in OpenAI lawsuit
The case over OpenAI's history and public commitments could have major implications for the future of AI.
April 28, 2026Why Sam Altman and his former hero Elon Musk are taking their toxic feud to court
The battle between the AI big hitters has largely played out on social media. Now it is coming to the courtroom.
April 28, 2026US judge dismisses Musk's fraud claims in OpenAI case at his request, plans to proceed to trial - Reuters
US judge dismisses Musk's fraud claims in OpenAI case at his request, plans to proceed to trial Reuters
April 24, 2026Why are gray whales dying in San Francisco's waters? US scientists search for clues
Climate change and shifting migration patterns are bringing rare research opportunities and new mysteries.
April 19, 2026Creed to Sinners: Michael B Jordan's road to Oscars recognition
The 39-year-old has spent more than two decades acting and picked up the award for best actor at the Oscars.
March 16, 2026Morning Bid: Trump fumes against the world as his tariffs come up short - Reuters
Morning Bid: Trump fumes against the world as his tariffs come up short Reuters
February 24, 2026USA superstar Liu wins women's skating Olympic gold
American superstar Alysa Liu adds Olympic figure skating gold to her world title as she beats a standout field in the women's final.
February 19, 2026