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Disney+ Hotstar Premium to launch all 31 seasons of iconic show ‘The Simpsons’
MUMBAI: After the successful launch of Disney+ Hotstar in India, the platform is now set to bring the world’s favorite nuclear family from the award-winning, history-making series The Simpsons to India.
Created by Matt Groening, globally recognised as a pioneering animator, The Simpsons made its debut in 1989 and is the longest running sitcom in American history with a collection of over 675 episodes. Episodes of the latest season of this iconic show will be available to stream on the platform just minutes after they are aired in the US. The popular 2007 feature film The Simpsons Movie and the recently-released short film Playdate with Destiny will also be available.
Through the years, the yellow family of five – Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie – have emerged as pop-culture icons and have tackled numerous subjects in their own humorous way. The series is a satirical depiction of a working-class life, epitomised by the Simpson family and parodies everyday society, television, and the human condition. The characters have been voiced by Hollywood’s eminent personalities: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria, and Harry Shearer.
Developed by James L. Brooks, Matt Groening and Sam Simon, The Simpsons has won over a hundred awards including the Primetime Emmy, People’s Choice and Writer’s Guild; and holds three Guinness World Records, making it an absolute must-watch!
In this time of social distancing, Disney+ Hotstar Premium continues to provide an unmatched entertainment experience by adding popular shows and latest Hollywood blockbusters. With the world’s best superhero movies like The Avengers, Iron Man, Thor: Ragnarok; unrivalled animated films like Frozen II and Toy Story 4, popular kids’ programs including Mickey Mouse and Gajju Bhai, Disney+ Originals including The Mandalorian, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, Lady and the Tramp and shows from the best studios, Disney+ Hotstar Premium makes for the best entertainment companion for people looking for compelling content.
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OpenAI hits back at Elon Musk’s lawsuit ahead of trial
Company calls claims “baseless” and accuses Musk of trying to disrupt a rival.
MUMBAI: When the stakes are measured in billions and egos are involved, even Silicon Valley titans can turn a courtroom into a battlefield. OpenAI has issued a sharp public response to Elon Musk’s ongoing lawsuit, accusing the billionaire of filing the case to harass a competitor rather than address genuine concerns. In a strongly worded statement shared on its official X account, OpenAI described Musk’s allegations as “baseless” and suggested the lawsuit is an attempt to disrupt the company as the case heads toward trial later this month in Oakland, California.
The response comes after Musk’s legal team recently amended the complaint, proposing that any damages potentially exceeding $150 billion should go to OpenAI’s nonprofit entity rather than to Musk personally. OpenAI questioned the timing and motive behind this change, calling it a late-stage attempt to “pretend to change his tune” on the nonprofit structure.
The company further labelled the lawsuit a “harassment campaign”, arguing that Musk’s actions are driven by personal rivalry, ego, and a desire for greater control and financial upside.
At the heart of the dispute is Musk’s claim that OpenAI has abandoned its original nonprofit mission of developing artificial intelligence for the benefit of humanity. A co-founder who left in 2018, Musk is seeking governance changes, including the removal of CEO Sam Altman from the nonprofit board, and the return of certain financial gains linked to Altman and President Greg Brockman.
OpenAI has firmly rejected these allegations, maintaining that its current hybrid structure, a public-benefit corporation overseen by a nonprofit parent remains true to its long-term goals. The company has also previously accused Musk of anti-competitive behaviour aimed at weakening its leadership.
As the case prepares for a jury trial, this public exchange highlights the deepening rift between two of the most influential figures in the AI revolution and raises broader questions about governance, mission, and power in the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence.
In the high-stakes game of AI, it seems the real drama isn’t just inside the models, it’s playing out in courtrooms too.
