A critical zero-day attack is actively targeting WatchGuard Firebox firewalls, exposing thousands of organisations worldwide. Australian cyber authorities have issued an urgent alert, warning the flaw enables remote takeover of network devices, with more than 115,000 systems still exposed online.
AI image models are no longer competing on visual flair alone. As OpenAI’s GPT Image 1.5 responds to Google’s Nano Banana Pro, the contest shifts to control, safety and who shapes the visual record online, raising new stakes for creators, platforms and public trust.
Melbourne-based fleet management firm Netstar Australia has been hit by the Blackshrantac ransomware group in a data extortion attack, underscoring rising cyber risks in the telematics sector that handles sensitive GPS data for government and critical infrastructure operators.
Altman and Musk are battling for control of AI’s future. With OpenAI scaling to one million GPUs and launching its own browser, and xAI securing Pentagon deals and embedding Grok in Teslas, this rivalry is not just about tech. It’s a fight over how AI will shape society and power.
In Silicon Valley, few rivalries are as intense or far-reaching as the one between Sam Altman's OpenAI and Elon Musk's xAI. What began as a fractured partnership has evolved into a public and legal feud. Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI, combined with a $97.4 billion acquisition offer that Sam Altman promptly rejected, highlights the personal nature of the conflict. While Musk accuses OpenAI of abandoning its original mission, Altman remains focused on execution. He recently announced that OpenAI will bring over one million GPUs online by the end of 2025, a massive leap compared to xAI’s estimated 200,000 NVIDIA H100 units.
At the heart of this clash lies a deeper philosophical divide. OpenAI is moving toward full platform independence with a soon-to-launch AI browser and the $6.5 billion acquisition of io, a hardware startup led by former Apple designer Jony Ive. These moves aim to reshape how people interact with AI across devices and interfaces. Meanwhile, Musk is leveraging his existing empire by integrating Grok into Tesla vehicles and launching "Grok for Government," which recently secured a $200 million Pentagon contract. One company is focused on reinventing AI access points, while the other is embedding AI into everyday tools with aggressive speed.
Altman has also positioned himself as a key voice in AI policy. At a recent Federal Reserve conference, he warned of an impending fraud crisis driven by AI voice cloning. He urged financial institutions to abandon voiceprint-based security, calling it ineffective and dangerous. In contrast, Musk continues to draw attention with the launch of "Baby Grok," a child-friendly chatbot lacking transparent safety measures. The contrast is clear. Altman is betting on infrastructure, governance, and long-term trust. Musk is pushing for rapid deployment, mass adoption, and ecosystem control. Their competition is not just about leading the AI market. It is about deciding what kind of AI future the world will inherit.
The rivalry between Sam Altman and Elon Musk is quickly becoming the defining contest in the global AI race. For a deeper look at how each is building toward dominance, read more on Sam Altman and Elon Musk.
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