Musk v. Altman Kicks Off, DOJ Guts Voting Rights Unit, and Is the AI Job Apocalypse Overhyped?
The Elon Musk vs. Sam Altman trial, now underway in Oakland, centers on allegations that OpenAI abandoned its nonprofit mission and misled Musk financially, with broader implications for the AI industry. Recent Meta layoffs have sparked debate over whether AI is truly replacing jobs, while a WIRED investigation reveals the DOJ has significantly reduced its voting rights enforcement capabilities. The episode of Uncanny Valley covers these topics, highlighting legal, technological, and political developments shaping tech and democracy.
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Brian BarrettZoë SchifferLeah FeigerBusinessApr 30, 2026 2:54 PMMusk v. Altman Kicks Off, DOJ Guts Voting Rights Unit, and Is the AI Job Apocalypse Overhyped?In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we get into how the Elon Musk-Sam Altman trial goes way beyond their rivalry and could have major implications both for OpenAI and also the AI industry at large.Photo-Illustration: WIRED Staff; Benjamin Fanjoy/Getty ImagesCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyThis week on Uncanny Valley, the team discusses the stakes behind the trial of Elon Musk against OpenAI’s leadership (and how Microsoft is trying to stay away from the drama).
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