Global News Podcast The Global Story: What Elon Musk did next
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May 10, 2026 A deep dive into a high-profile tech billionaire's recent courtroom showdown and billion-dollar legal demands. Discussion of plans to launch up to a million satellites and a vision for solar-powered data centres in orbit. Coverage of controversies around AI training, political interference, and control of global internet access during conflicts.
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Musk Quietly Shifted From Politics To Space Power
- Elon Musk remained active after leaving the White House, focusing on expanding control over space and global internet infrastructure.
- Lily Jamali reports Musk quietly built Starlink and pursued other space and AI projects while his political role faded.
Origins Of The Musk Versus OpenAI Lawsuit
- Musk co-founded OpenAI as a nonprofit and donated about $38 million before leaving in 2018.
- Lily Jamali explains his lawsuit claims Altman and Greg Brockman converted the nonprofit into for-profit structures, enriching themselves.
What Musk Is Seeking In The Trial
- Musk seeks $150 billion for OpenAI's nonprofit, Sam Altman's removal, and unwinding of for-profit entities.
- Those remedies aim to reverse OpenAI's commercial structure rather than enrich Musk personally.