Overview

• xAI, Elon Musk's AI startup, achieved an $18 billion pre-money valuation with the new funding.
• Scarlett Johansson's dispute with OpenAI over voice cloning underscores the need for clearer legal protections.
• Congress faces criticism for prioritizing industry voices in AI regulation discussions.
• Recent legal actions highlight the exploitation risks posed by AI technologies.
• Public trust in companies to responsibly develop AI remains low, according to surveys.