Oakland, California
Coverage of Oakland, California in the Nexus archive.
- Trump uses wartime powers to dole out $700 million to ‘clean, beautiful’ coal
President Donald Trump is using the Defense Production Act to allocate $700 million to coal-fired power plants, labeling them 'clean, beautiful coal.' The funds aim to protect 14 coal plants, 42 coalmines, and build new facilities, including an export terminal in Oakland, California, and a plant in Alaska. The initiative supports coal industry revival despite coal being the most carbon-dense fossil fuel and a major contributor to climate and health issues.
- Trump expected to announce $700 million in new support for struggling coal industry
President Trump is expected to announce $700 million in support for the U.S. coal industry, including funding for 13 coal-fired power plants, new coal plants in Alaska and West Virginia, and a coal export terminal in California. The initiative aims to create or support over 14,000 jobs in coal, construction, rail, and maritime industries, using authority under a Cold War-era national defense law.
- Zoe Kleinman: Why the AI industry is the real winner of the Musk-Altman trial
The Musk-Altman trial in Oakland, California has revealed information about the AI sector and the personalities of its key figures. The trial has lifted the veil on the industry, showcasing the large egos of men at its heart. This increased transparency can be seen as a positive outcome for the AI industry.
- How Sam Altman’s victory over Elon Musk clears way for OpenAI’s trillion-dollar ambitions
A jury in Oakland, California, ruled in favor of Sam Altman and OpenAI, finding them not liable for Elon Musk's claims. The verdict clears the way for OpenAI's plans, which seem guaranteed after the world's richest man failed to stop them. The unanimous decision is a rebuke of Musk's claims against Altman.
- Jury hands victory to Sam Altman and OpenAI in battle with Elon Musk
A jury ruled in favor of Sam Altman and OpenAI, finding them not liable for breaking contracts made with Elon Musk when founding the startup. The verdict ends a long and bitter legal battle between Musk and Altman. The federal jury in Oakland, California, found Altman and OpenAI's president, Greg Brockman, not liable for unjust enrichment claims.
- Elon Musk loses US lawsuit against OpenAI
Elon Musk lost a US lawsuit against OpenAI due to bringing the case too late, as decided by a unanimous jury verdict in an Oakland, California federal court. The case was brought by Musk but the timing was deemed insufficient. This outcome affects Musk's legal standing against OpenAI.
- Elon Musk loses court battle against Sam Altman and OpenAI after 3-week trial
Elon Musk lost a court battle against Sam Altman and OpenAI after a 3-week trial in Oakland, California. The jury ruled in favor of Altman and OpenAI. Musk's defeat marks a significant outcome in the dramatic court case.
- Jury tosses Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman
A jury has dismissed Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman. The lawsuit was heard in a federal court in Oakland, California. Elon Musk is the founder of multiple companies, including SpaceX and Tesla.
- High-stakes courtroom drama of Musk v OpenAI hears closing arguments
Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman is nearing a decision after closing arguments were presented to a nine-person jury. The trial has exposed private dealings between Musk and Altman, as well as the history of OpenAI. A verdict will determine whether OpenAI is liable in the case.
- Musk’s attorney apologizes for his absence at trial during closing arguments
Elon Musk's attorney apologized for his absence during closing arguments at a trial. The trial took place at a federal court in Oakland, California. Elon Musk was present along with Sam Altman.
- Closing arguments begin in high-stakes Musk v OpenAI courtroom showdown
Elon Musk's lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI is nearing a decision after closing arguments began in an Oakland, California federal courthouse. A nine-person jury will deliberate on whether OpenAI and Altman are liable in the case. The trial has featured testimony from big tech industry names and exposed private dealings between Musk and Altman.
- A judge told Musk he wasn’t excused from trial. He went to China with Trump anyway.
A judge denied Elon Musk's request to be excused from trial, but he traveled to China anyway, accompanied by Donald Trump. Elon Musk was supposed to appear in federal court in Oakland, California. The trip was made despite the judge's ruling.
- Sam Altman testifies in trial that Elon Musk ‘tried to kill’ OpenAI twice
Sam Altman testifies in trial that Elon Musk tried to kill OpenAI twice, arriving at federal court in Oakland, California. The trial involves key statements from Altman. Musk's actions are under scrutiny.
- In Musk v. Altman case, judge warns lawyers that AI itself is not on trial
In the legal case between Elon Musk and Sam Altman, a judge emphasized that AI itself is not the central issue. The proceedings took place at the Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building in Oakland, California.
- Musk and Altman’s bitter feud over OpenAI to be laid bare in court
Elon Musk is suing Sam Altman and OpenAI over alleged breaches of the company's founding agreement, with the legal battle set to begin in Oakland, California. The case centers on the early years of OpenAI, a nonprofit AI company co-founded by Musk, Altman, and others, and could influence the future of the AI industry.
- Elon Musk and Sam Altman’s court showdown will dish the dirt
Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing it of fraud, with a trial set to begin in Oakland, California, on April 27th. The case centers on Musk's claims of betrayal after he left the organization he co-founded, leaving Sam Altman as CEO. The legal battle is seen as a high-stakes conflict between the two tech figures.