Elon Musk, in his ongoing testimony tied to the OpenAI and ChatGPT dispute, repeatedly called OpenAI a “charity” and claimed key leaders, including Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, later reneged on an early promise to preserve the nonprofit model. Musk framed the shift as more than corporate strategy, warning it fueled an “existential” AI risk.
Goa has unveiled a draft Artificial Intelligence policy aimed at transforming the state into a global technology hub. Alongside plans for AI skilling, innovation, and better governance and public services, one proposal stands out: restricting social media access for children under 16. The draft policy is now open for public feedback before finalization.
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Maharashtra’s cabinet approved an Artificial Intelligence Policy 2026 that targets a Rs 10,000 crore investment and aims to generate 1.5 lakh new jobs. The plan includes setting up AI Excellence Centres and Innovation Cities to speed AI adoption across sectors. The policy also focuses on building a skilled workforce and creating an ecosystem for innovation.
The White House is reportedly drafting guidance that could let U.S. federal agencies sidestep Anthropic’s supply-chain risk designation when onboarding new AI models. Axios says the move could affect upcoming systems, including Anthropic’s “Mythos,” potentially changing how the government evaluates and approves certain high-risk AI suppliers.
South Africa has withdrawn its initial national AI policy after reviewers found fictitious citations embedded in the draft, reportedly linked to AI-generated content. Minister Solly Malatsi said the policy’s authenticity is in question and emphasized that human oversight must guide AI deployment. Those responsible for the discrepancies may face sanctions as the government resets its approach.
The Trump administration has defended a court challenge over its move to blacklist Anthropic, maker of the Claude AI assistant. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly labeled the company a national security supply-chain risk after Anthropic declined to remove guardrails tied to preventing use in autonomous weapons or domestic surveillance.
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Elon Musk, who co-founded OpenAI in 2015, says any proceeds from his ongoing legal fight against the company will go to charity. His California lawsuit alleges he invested over $40 million expecting OpenAI to remain a non-profit with open research, accusing it of breaking founding principles after creating a for-profit arm and deepening ties with Microsoft.
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