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Musk v. Altman — Day 8: Witnesses testify OpenAI strayed from safety, nonprofit ideals
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The jury heard from three witnesses — a former OpenAI employee working on safety issues, a board member who voted to fire Altman, and an expert on nonprofit governance — each suggesting that the company was not properly fulfilling its mission.featured
Musk v. Altman — Day 7: Zilis testifies on OpenAI board role, tensions with Altman
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Zilis is a key witness for both sides because she was involved at OpenAI in a number of different capacities and roles.featured
Musk v. Altman — Day 6: Brockman describes conflict with Musk over control of OpenAI
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The press and crowds at the federal courthouse in Oakland have thinned as the celebrity factor diminished after Musk testified last week.crime
Oakland police arrest 9, impound dozens of vehicles in weekend Bay Bridge sideshow
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More than 100 officers from several jurisdictions assisted Oakland police with their investigation, pursuits, arrests and impoundments.Oakland
Folsom museum director Rita Mukherjee named CEO of Chabot Space & Science Center
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Mukherjee previously held leadership positions at science education centers in Sacramento, San Antonio, and Philadelphia.Oakland
Oakland voters asked to approve new parcel tax, small business tax holiday on June ballot
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Measure E is a new $192 annual parcel tax increase; Measure C is a one-year business tax waiver for certain small and newly opened businesses.election
Alameda County Taxpayers Association lawsuit alleges city-union conspiracy on tax measure
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At issue is Measure E, a proposed $192 annual parcel tax increase that would raise $34 million a year for nine years to support the city’s 911 system, police and fire services, homelessness solutions and anti-illegal dumping efforts.featured
Musk v. Altman — Day 4: Cross-exam of Musk ends as lawyers press his timeline, motives
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The high profile case is being heard in federal court in Oakland. The trial starts again on Monday.featured
