Judge Denies Musk's Attempt to Halt OpenAI's For-Profit Transition

In a noteworthy ruling, U.S. District Court Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has denied Elon Musk's motion for an injunction that sought to block OpenAI's shift to a for-profit model. The decision hails from a federal court in Northern California, amidst Musk’s ongoing legal dispute with the artificial intelligence research organization.

The judge highlighted that Musk’s legal team fell short in providing sufficient evidence to substantiate their claims for the injunction. Still, she indicated that the court would expedite a trial to examine the legality of OpenAI's transition, suggesting that misuse of public funds toward a for-profit goal could lead to “irreparable harm.” This aligns with Musk's allegations that OpenAI has deviated from its original mission of ensuring equitable access to AI technology for the public good.

Adding fuel to the controversy is Musk's recent unsolicited takeover bid to acquire OpenAI for a staggering $97.4 billion—a proposal that the board swiftly rebuffed. This episode has now raised eyebrows regarding how OpenAI will navigate its new corporate framework in the wake of Musk's aggressive pursuit.

Klarna's CEO Weighs In: 'Don't Expect Others to Ditch Salesforce'

In a candid discussion on social platform X, Klarna's founder and CEO, Sebastian Siemiatkowski, clarified his stance after the fintech giant successfully exited its contract with Salesforce. Highlighting their switch to an internal AI system influenced by OpenAI’s ChatGPT, he confidently asserted, “I don’t think it is the end of Salesforce; might be the opposite.”

This revelation gained traction recently when data from an investor day showed that the transition allowed Klarna to streamline operations by eliminating 700 contracting positions, saving approximately $40 million annually. Despite this success, Siemiatkowski emphasized that he doesn’t foresee a widespread movement away from Salesforce by other firms, predicting rather a consolidation within the Software as a Service (SaaS) market in the years to come.

Salesforce’s own CEO Marc Benioff exhibited skepticism, questioning Klarna’s approach to customer data management and compliance. Siemiatkowski promptly dismissed the notion that Klarna was carelessly uploading customer data to OpenAI, instead indicating the data was centralized onto a proprietary tech stack, utilizing Swedish company Neo4j for database management.

Mobile World Congress 2025: What to Expect from Barcelona

As the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 descends upon Barcelona, enthusiasts can anticipate a range of announcements from global brands. This year's event promises to be a showcase of the latest in mobile technology, with companies like Xiaomi and Nothing stepping into the spotlight—such as Nothing's unveiling of the Nothing Phone 3A.

Industry giants Samsung and Google are expected to attend as well, although there are whispers about whether they'll reveal the anticipated Galaxy S25 Edge. MWC is known for presenting not only major releases but also quirky innovations—just last year, we witnessed the unveiling of Humane’s AI Pin, an ill-fated device that failed to impress the masses.

For tech aficionados eager for real-time updates, keep your browser locked to our page for comprehensive coverage, analyses, and exclusive first looks from the show floor in Barcelona!