This Week in… Artificial Intelligence: 5/21/26

Elon Musk lost a landmark lawsuit against OpenAI when a federal jury and judge found that he waited too long with claims against Sam Altman. The decision clears the way for an OpenAI IPO as major players in the AI sector – including Anthropic and SpaceX – are preparing to go public. Google unveiled a new AI-powered design and image app for Google Workspace called Pics. And AI is making its way to smart TVs. Samsung’s 2026 lineup, for example, expands enhanced AI features across numerous models.

Jury Rejects Musk’s Claims Against OpenAI
The Wall Street Journal

In Musk vs. OpenAI, the Real Winner Was the Suit
The New York Times (subscription required)

Elon Musk Loses Landmark Lawsuit Against OpenAI
Wired (subscription required)

Elon Musk and Sam Altman’s Next Battle Is Their IPOs
Forbes

The AI Race to Go Public
The New York Times (subscription required)

SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI’s Sprint to Go Public Defines the AI Boom’s Big Day
The Wall Street Journal (subscription required)

Google Just Declared Itself a Contender in AI Design at IO 2026
TechCrunch

Google Is Dethroning OpenAI as the King of Consumer AI
The Economist (subscription required)

The Next AI Boom Is Worker Training
PYMNTS

Which Has Better Taste: AI or Humans?
The New York Times

AI TV vs. Smart TV: What’s the Difference?
SlashGear

Samsung Malaysia Unveils Full 2026 AI TV Lineup
Samsung Newsroom

Pope Leo XIV to Launch His First Encylical, a Document on Artificial Intelligence, with Anthropic’s Co-Founder
PBS News