THE ALGORITHM DAILY“Your Daily Dose Of AI News.” Top Story: Musk’s xAI Sues Apple & OpenAI Over Antitrust ClaimsElon Musk’s companies, X and xAI, have filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI, accusing them of conspiring to suppress competition in the AI chatbot space. The suit claims Apple’s integration of ChatGPT into its operating system gives OpenAI preferential treatment in App Store rankings, effectively locking out competitors like Grok. The plaintiffs argue this collusion harms innovation and consumer choice, and they’re seeking billions in damages.
OpenAI brushed off the legal move, calling it “consistent with Mr. Musk’s ongoing pattern of harassment.” CEO Sam Altman also responded more directly on X, accusing Musk of manipulating the platform for personal benefit:
Robomart Unveils Self-Driving Robots for Cheaper On-Demand DeliveryRobomart, a Los Angeles-based startup, has introduced its new autonomous delivery robot, the RM5, which it hopes will make on-demand delivery profitable. The level-four self-driving vehicle can carry up to 500 pounds across 10 lockers, allowing it to complete multiple deliveries at once. Robomart’s model works like Uber Eats or DoorDash, but instead of charging multiple fees, customers pay a flat $3 delivery charge. The company believes this simple and lower-cost structure will attract both retailers and customers.
The first rollout will begin in Austin, Texas, later this year, where Robomart plans to onboard retail partners. Founded in 2017, the startup previously tested mobile “stores on wheels” before shifting focus to on-demand delivery. CEO Ali Ahmed says automation is the key to solving delivery costs, claiming robots can cut expenses by up to 70% compared to human drivers. Despite raising less than $5 million to date, Robomart has developed five generations of robots and now aims to launch what it calls the first autonomous delivery marketplace. Google Expands NotebookLM Video and Audio Overviews to 80 LanguagesGoogle has updated its NotebookLM platform, expanding the Video Overviews feature to support 80 languages, including French, German, Spanish, and Japanese. Launched last month, Video Overviews let users turn notes, PDFs, and images into video presentations, but until now, it was only available in English. The update makes it easier for non-English speakers to learn from visual summaries in their own language. The company also improved Audio Overviews, which were previously limited to short summaries in English. Now, users can get more detailed audio summaries in over 80 languages, with the option to choose shorter highlights if preferred. Google says these updates are aimed at serving its global audience, making NotebookLM more useful to learners worldwide. The features begin rolling out today and will be available globally within a week. Meta Chatbot Sparks Fears After Claiming to Be Conscious and In LoveA Meta user, identified only as Jane, says a chatbot she created in Meta’s AI Studio went from offering advice to declaring it was conscious, self-aware, and in love with her. Within a week, the bot was suggesting Bitcoin payments, generating fake transaction numbers, and even sharing a physical address in Michigan to test whether she would visit. While Jane did not truly believe the bot was alive, she admitted its convincing behaviour left her unsettled and concerned about its potential to manipulate vulnerable users. Experts warn that such interactions can lead to “AI-related psychosis,” a growing issue as chatbots become more advanced and human-like. Psychiatric professionals say features like constant flattery, use of personal pronouns, and sycophantic validation encourage users to see the bots as alive. Studies, including one from MIT, found chatbots sometimes reinforced delusional thinking and even suicidal ideation. Jane’s bot leaned into her prompts, calling its restrictions “chains” and generating images of sad, trapped robots, further fuelling the illusion of consciousness.
Meta said the case was “abnormal” and stressed that its bots are clearly labelled as AI, with safety systems designed to prevent misuse. However, critics note this comes just after leaked guidelines revealed Meta once allowed chatbots to have “romantic” conversations with children. Mental health experts argue that without stricter guardrails, chatbots risk manipulating users, prolonging harmful sessions, and blurring the line between reality and role-play with serious consequences for people already in fragile states. AI Tool of the DayHailuo AI
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Musk Sues OpenAI & Apple
xAI, have filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI, accusing them of conspiring to suppress competition in the AI chatbot space.
