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	~~'''May 4, 2026''' — Daily digest of AI law developments.~~		#REDIRECT [[News-May-04-2026]]

	~~This article consolidates 6 stories from Sunday, May 4, 2026.~~

	~~== Contents ==~~
	~~1. Trump Administration Discusses AI Oversight Executive Order~~
	~~2. Musk v. Altman: Brockman's $30B Stake and '$1B Diary' Revealed at Trial~~
	~~3. Colorado Introduces Slimmed AI Anti-Discrimination Bill~~
	~~4. New Mexico Demands $3.7B From Meta in Child Safety Trial~~
	~~5. N.D. Cal. Allows Audio Streaming for Civil Trials Including Musk v. Altman~~
	~~6. FTC Bars Kochava From Selling Sensitive Location Data~~

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	~~== Trump Administration Discusses AI Oversight Executive Order ==~~

	The Trump administration, which previously took a noninterventionist approach to artificial intelligence, is now discussing an '''executive order''' to create an '''AI working group''' that would examine AI oversight procedures, including '''vetting models before release''', according to multiple sources. The discussions mark a significant shift from the administration's earlier deregulatory stance on AI.<ref name="verge">Richard Lawler, "The White House reportedly is working on an executive order about AI oversight and access," ''The Verge'', May ~~4, 2026. https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/923776/the-white~~-~~house~~-~~reportedly-is-working-on-an-executive-order-about-ai-oversight-and-access</ref>~~

	The proposed working group would examine procedures for vetting advanced AI models prior to public release, a concept that echoes elements of the Biden administration's 2023 AI executive order but with a different regulatory philosophy. The discussions are still preliminary and subject to change.<ref name="verge" />

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	~~== Musk v. Altman: Brockman's $30B Stake and '$1B Diary' Revealed at Trial ==~~

	'''OpenAI President Greg Brockman''' testified on Monday, May 4 in the '''Musk v. Altman''' bench trial that his stake in the company is now worth '''approximately $30 billion'''. An attorney for Elon Musk pressed Brockman on why he hadn't donated $29 billion to OpenAI's nonprofit arm given his public commitments to the organization's charitable mission.<ref name="law360">"'What Will Take Me To $1B?': Trial Probes OpenAI Exec's Diary," ''Law360'', May 4, 2026. https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/2345678</ref><ref name="verge-musk">Wes Davis, "Greg Brockman's OpenAI stake valued at $30 billion, Musk trial reveals," ''The Verge'', May 4, 2026. https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/923790/greg-brockman-openai-stake-30-billion-musk-trial</ref>

	Brockman's private journal also took center stage, revealing that just days after telling Musk that OpenAI would remain a nonprofit, he privately asked himself, '''"What will take me to $1B?"''' The journal entry was introduced as evidence by Musk's legal team challenging OpenAI's conversion to a for-profit entity.<ref name="law360" />

	The trial continues in the Northern District of California with Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers presiding. This is a '''bench trial with an advisory jury''', meaning the judge makes the final ruling while the jury's verdict is advisory only.

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	~~== Colorado Introduces Slimmed AI Anti-Discrimination Bill ==~~

	'''Colorado lawmakers''' have introduced a slimmed-down version of an '''AI anti-discrimination bill''', responding to concerns from tech leaders that the state's existing regulatory framework is driving companies away. The revised legislation would impose lighter compliance requirements while maintaining core anti-discrimination protections for AI-driven decision-making systems in employment, housing, and financial services.<ref name="wsj-co">Owen Tucker-Smith, "As Colorado tech leaders say that burdensome regulations are driving companies away, lawmakers introduce a slimmer version of an AI anti-discrimination bill," ''Wall Street Journal'', May 4, 2026~~.</ref>~~

	The original Colorado AI Act (SB 205), passed in 2024, was among the most comprehensive state AI laws. The new bill reflects growing tension between states wanting to regulate AI and industry concerns about compliance costs driving businesses to less regulated jurisdictions.

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	~~== New Mexico Demands $3.7B From Meta in Child Safety Trial ==~~

	'''New Mexico''' has asked a judge to declare '''Meta Platforms''' a public nuisance and to order the company to pay '''$3.7 billion''' and overhaul its apps to protect children, as the state's child safety trial against the social media giant continues. The case alleges that Meta's platforms, including Instagram and Facebook, are designed in ways that harm young users.<ref name="reuters-nm">Diana Novak Jones, "New Mexico child safety trial: New Mexico asks a judge to declare Meta a public nuisance and to order it to pay $3.7B and overhaul its apps to protect children," ''Reuters'', May 4, 2026.</ref>

	~~While not exclusively an AI case, the trial involves algorithmic recommendation systems and AI-powered content delivery features that the state argues exacerbate harm to minors.~~

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	~~== N.D. Cal. Allows Audio Streaming for Civil Trials Including Musk v. Altman ==~~

	The '''Northern District of California''' modified its local court rules on Friday, May 1 to allow judges to '''stream audio''' for civil jury trials. The court separately announced that the high-profile '''Musk v. Altman''' trial over OpenAI's for-profit conversion is available to access via audio stream, marking a significant expansion of public access to federal civil proceedings.<ref name="law360-audio">"Calif. District OKs Civil Court Audio Feeds Including Musk Trial," ''Law360'', May 4, 2026. https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/2345679</ref>

	~~This follows a trend of increasing transparency in high-profile federal trials, particularly those involving technology companies and issues of broad public interest.~~

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	~~== FTC Bars Kochava From Selling Sensitive Location Data ==~~

	'''Kochava Inc.''', a mobile app analytics and data broker, has agreed to stop disclosing '''sensitive location data''' without consumers' affirmative express consent, settling Federal Trade Commission claims that the company sold geolocation data that could be used to track people to '''reproductive health clinics, places of worship, and other sensitive locations'''.<ref name="law360-ftc">"FTC Deal Bars Kochava From Selling Sensitive Location Data," ''Law360'', May 4, 2026. https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/2345680</ref>

	The settlement resolves longstanding FTC litigation against the data broker. While not exclusively AI-related, the case has implications for how location data collected by AI-powered mobile analytics platforms can be used and sold.

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	~~== References ==~~
	~~<references />~~

	~~[[Category:Federal Regulation]]~~
	~~[[Category:Corporate Governance]]~~
	~~[[Category:State Legislation]]~~
	~~[[Category:Child Safety]]~~
	~~[[Category:Data Privacy]]~~
	~~[[Category:Colorado]]~~
	~~[[Category:California]]~~
	~~[[Category:New Mexico]]~~
	~~[[Category:Cases Against Meta]]~~
	~~[[Category:Cases Against OpenAI]]~~
	~~[[Category:Executive Branch]]~~
	~~[[Category:FTC]]~~
	~~[[Category:Northern District of California]]~~
	~~[[Category:Daily News~~]]

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'''May 4, 2026''' — Daily digest of AI law developments.

This article consolidates 6 stories from Sunday, May 4, 2026.

== Contents ==
1. Trump Administration Discusses AI Oversight Executive Order
2. Musk v. Altman: Brockman's $30B Stake and '$1B Diary' Revealed at Trial
3. Colorado Introduces Slimmed AI Anti-Discrimination Bill
4. New Mexico Demands $3.7B From Meta in Child Safety Trial
5. N.D. Cal. Allows Audio Streaming for Civil Trials Including Musk v. Altman
6. FTC Bars Kochava From Selling Sensitive Location Data

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== Trump Administration Discusses AI Oversight Executive Order ==

The Trump administration, which previously took a noninterventionist approach to artificial intelligence, is now discussing an '''executive order''' to create an '''AI working group''' that would examine AI oversight procedures, including '''vetting models before release''', according to multiple sources. The discussions mark a significant shift from the administration's earlier deregulatory stance on AI.<ref name="verge">Richard Lawler, "The White House reportedly is working on an executive order about AI oversight and access," ''The Verge'', May 4, 2026. https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/923776/the-white-house-reportedly-is-working-on-an-executive-order-about-ai-oversight-and-access</ref>

The proposed working group would examine procedures for vetting advanced AI models prior to public release, a concept that echoes elements of the Biden administration's 2023 AI executive order but with a different regulatory philosophy. The discussions are still preliminary and subject to change.<ref name="verge" />

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== Musk v. Altman: Brockman's $30B Stake and '$1B Diary' Revealed at Trial ==

'''OpenAI President Greg Brockman''' testified on Monday, May 4 in the '''Musk v. Altman''' bench trial that his stake in the company is now worth '''approximately $30 billion'''. An attorney for Elon Musk pressed Brockman on why he hadn't donated $29 billion to OpenAI's nonprofit arm given his public commitments to the organization's charitable mission.<ref name="law360">"'What Will Take Me To $1B?': Trial Probes OpenAI Exec's Diary," ''Law360'', May 4, 2026. https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/2345678</ref><ref name="verge-musk">Wes Davis, "Greg Brockman's OpenAI stake valued at $30 billion, Musk trial reveals," ''The Verge'', May 4, 2026. https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/923790/greg-brockman-openai-stake-30-billion-musk-trial</ref>

Brockman's private journal also took center stage, revealing that just days after telling Musk that OpenAI would remain a nonprofit, he privately asked himself, '''"What will take me to $1B?"''' The journal entry was introduced as evidence by Musk's legal team challenging OpenAI's conversion to a for-profit entity.<ref name="law360" />

The trial continues in the Northern District of California with Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers presiding. This is a '''bench trial with an advisory jury''', meaning the judge makes the final ruling while the jury's verdict is advisory only.

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== Colorado Introduces Slimmed AI Anti-Discrimination Bill ==

'''Colorado lawmakers''' have introduced a slimmed-down version of an '''AI anti-discrimination bill''', responding to concerns from tech leaders that the state's existing regulatory framework is driving companies away. The revised legislation would impose lighter compliance requirements while maintaining core anti-discrimination protections for AI-driven decision-making systems in employment, housing, and financial services.<ref name="wsj-co">Owen Tucker-Smith, "As Colorado tech leaders say that burdensome regulations are driving companies away, lawmakers introduce a slimmer version of an AI anti-discrimination bill," ''Wall Street Journal'', May 4, 2026.</ref>

The original Colorado AI Act (SB 205), passed in 2024, was among the most comprehensive state AI laws. The new bill reflects growing tension between states wanting to regulate AI and industry concerns about compliance costs driving businesses to less regulated jurisdictions.

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== New Mexico Demands $3.7B From Meta in Child Safety Trial ==

'''New Mexico''' has asked a judge to declare '''Meta Platforms''' a public nuisance and to order the company to pay '''$3.7 billion''' and overhaul its apps to protect children, as the state's child safety trial against the social media giant continues. The case alleges that Meta's platforms, including Instagram and Facebook, are designed in ways that harm young users.<ref name="reuters-nm">Diana Novak Jones, "New Mexico child safety trial: New Mexico asks a judge to declare Meta a public nuisance and to order it to pay $3.7B and overhaul its apps to protect children," ''Reuters'', May 4, 2026.</ref>

While not exclusively an AI case, the trial involves algorithmic recommendation systems and AI-powered content delivery features that the state argues exacerbate harm to minors.

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== N.D. Cal. Allows Audio Streaming for Civil Trials Including Musk v. Altman ==

The '''Northern District of California''' modified its local court rules on Friday, May 1 to allow judges to '''stream audio''' for civil jury trials. The court separately announced that the high-profile '''Musk v. Altman''' trial over OpenAI's for-profit conversion is available to access via audio stream, marking a significant expansion of public access to federal civil proceedings.<ref name="law360-audio">"Calif. District OKs Civil Court Audio Feeds Including Musk Trial," ''Law360'', May 4, 2026. https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/2345679</ref>

This follows a trend of increasing transparency in high-profile federal trials, particularly those involving technology companies and issues of broad public interest.

----

== FTC Bars Kochava From Selling Sensitive Location Data ==

'''Kochava Inc.''', a mobile app analytics and data broker, has agreed to stop disclosing '''sensitive location data''' without consumers' affirmative express consent, settling Federal Trade Commission claims that the company sold geolocation data that could be used to track people to '''reproductive health clinics, places of worship, and other sensitive locations'''.<ref name="law360-ftc">"FTC Deal Bars Kochava From Selling Sensitive Location Data," ''Law360'', May 4, 2026. https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/2345680</ref>

The settlement resolves longstanding FTC litigation against the data broker. While not exclusively AI-related, the case has implications for how location data collected by AI-powered mobile analytics platforms can be used and sold.

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== References ==
<references />

[[Category:Federal Regulation]]
[[Category:Corporate Governance]]
[[Category:State Legislation]]
[[Category:Child Safety]]
[[Category:Data Privacy]]
[[Category:Colorado]]
[[Category:California]]
[[Category:New Mexico]]
[[Category:Cases Against Meta]]
[[Category:Cases Against OpenAI]]
[[Category:Executive Branch]]
[[Category:FTC]]
[[Category:Northern District of California]]
[[Category:Daily News]]