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OpenAI Calls Apple Lawsuit 'Rotten' & Google AI Shakeup — 2026-08-06 12:00

OpenAI fights Apple's trade secrets lawsuit, Google AI leadership reshuffles as Hassabis steps aside, Trump DOJ scrutinizes OpenAI visas, and SpaceX pivots to AI compute.

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1. OpenAI says Apple's trade secrets lawsuit is 'rotten to its core' — OpenAI asked a federal judge to toss out Apple's lawsuit accusing the ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets, describing the allegations as "meritless." The Verge · Aug 6
2. Google AI shakeup: Demis Hassabis steps aside as DeepMind head — Hassabis becomes Google DeepMind chair and Alphabet's chief scientist as senior scientists also depart, days after Jeff Dean announced he's leaving Google to start his own company. The Verge · Aug 5
3. Trump's DOJ gains oversight of OpenAI's green-card employee sponsorships — The DOJ alleged that OpenAI did not meaningfully attempt to hire U.S. citizens before seeking permanent residence for visa-holding employees. TechCrunch · Aug 5
4. Klaviyo acquires Elias Torres' agency — he joins as CPO to lead AI agents — The serial entrepreneur who previously sold his company to HubSpot will build AI-powered customer service agents for Klaviyo's e-commerce platform. TechCrunch · Aug 5
5. SpaceX is barely Space anymore — pivots to AI compute — First quarterly earnings reveal the majority of growth comes from AI data center buildout and cloud processing, not rocketry. The Verge · Aug 5
6. Fenix Flexin's Billboard hit likely made with AI music generator Treblo — Treblo's own detection tool says the track Rubberz is "very likely" AI-generated, marking one of the first times an AI-made song has charted on the Hot 100. The Verge · Aug 5
7. Uber CEO brushes off reports of a Waymo break-up — Dara Khosrowshahi called the robotaxi partnership "strong" and dismissed rumors of a split, keeping Uber's autonomous vehicle narrative intact. The Verge · Aug 5
8. Lightspeed goes all-in on creator-led venture capital — The VC firm is building a team of "creator-investors" with large social followings to source deals, betting that audience access is the new deal flow advantage. TechCrunch · Aug 5
9. Lucid Motors delays affordable EV to late 2027, eyes robotaxi with Uber and Nuro — CEO Silvio Napoli says he's focused on getting the Cosmos EV right while pursuing nearer-term autonomous vehicle projects. TechCrunch · Aug 5

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