OPENAI-MUSK FEUD ESCALATES; DOJ LEAKS VOTER DATA

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SUN, APR 12, 2026

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OpenAI and Elon Musk renewed their legal battle as the Department of Justice mishandled sensitive voter information. Meanwhile, NASA's Artemis II mission completed its lunar test flight.

The dispute between OpenAI and Musk intensifies as both sides trade accusations over the AI company's direction and governance. Musk previously sued OpenAI in January, claiming the startup departed from its nonprofit mission. In a separate incident, the DOJ improperly handled voter data, raising concerns about information security and federal oversight. Details on the scope and impact of the breach remain under review. On a brighter note, NASA's Artemis II capsule returned to Earth after a successful test flight around the Moon. The uncrewed mission validated systems and procedures for future human lunar missions, bringing NASA closer to its goal of returning astronauts to the lunar surface. Artemis II marks a crucial checkpoint for the Space Launch System and marks progress toward sustained Moon exploration.

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