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Apr 27, 2026 
Hadas Gold, CNN AI correspondent, previews the Elon Musk vs. Sam Altman trial and its stakes for the AI industry. She walks through what Musk must prove and who might testify. The conversation also touches on behind-the-scenes tech alliances and how a ruling could ripple across AI leadership and competition.
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White House Dinner Shooting And Guest Reactions
- The White House Correspondents’ Dinner erupted into chaos when a shooter breached the Washington Hilton security and was stopped before reaching the ballroom.
- Neil Freeman and Toby Howell recount guests ducking under tables, Secret Service evacuations, and guests like Dana White calling the event "effing awesome."
Venue Perimeter Failures Revealed At The Hilton
- The Hilton's lax perimeter checks let a suspect get deep into the hotel before metal detectors, highlighting venue-level security failures.
- Hosts note the hotel used invitation ticket flashes instead of robust screening despite its violent history dating to Ronald Reagan's shooting in 1981.
Musk Altman Trial Could Reshape AI Power
- The Musk v. Altman trial frames a personal feud with systemic AI implications: Musk accuses OpenAI of betraying its nonprofit promise and seeks massive damages.
- A ruling for Musk could force OpenAI back to nonprofit status and hand rivals like XAI an opening to catch up.