Elon can’t stop OpenAI, but the case will go on. Trump wants to stop the Chips Act immediately. Apple released more new Macs today. If you can believe it, Digg is back! They’re coming for Reddit! And the AI chatbot that might have passed the uncanny valley when it comes to AI generated speech.

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Links:

• Musk’s Fight With OpenAI Set for Expedited Trial This Year (Bloomberg)
• Trump Calls for End to $52 Billion Chips Act Subsidy Program (Bloomberg)
• Apple launches new Mac Studios with M4 Max and M3 Ultra chips (The Verge)
• Digg is coming back, thanks to its founder — and Reddit’s (The Verge)
• Bored Ape Creator Yuga Labs Says SEC Closing Investigation in 'Huge Win' for NFT Sector (Decrypt)
• Google Urges Trump DOJ to Reverse Course on Breaking Up Company (Bloomberg)
• Eerily realistic AI voice demo sparks amazement and discomfort online (ArsTechnica)

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