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Reliance AGM: Mukesh Ambani unveils JioHotstar’s new AI-led features
MUMBAI: Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani declared at the firm’s annual general meeting held today that JioStar has reshaped India’s media landscape within months of launch. The media and entertainment arm now boasts over 3.2 lakh hours of programming—six times more than its nearest rivals—with 30,000 hours added annually.
The JioHotstar app has surged to 600m users in just three months, including 75m connected TVs. With 300m paying subscribers, Ambani claimed it has become the world’s second-largest streaming platform, achieved entirely in India. Reliance also commands a 34 per cent share of India’s TV market, equal to the next three networks combined.
To cement its lead, Ambani unveiled a trio of AI-driven features. Riya, a voice-enabled assistant, promises effortless content discovery across shows, films and sports. Voice Print uses AI voice cloning and lip-sync to let stars “speak” in viewers’ own languages without losing authenticity. And JioLenZ offers multiple, personalised viewing options at the click of a button.
“We have created an experience that combines the best of content, software and AI,” said Ambani. “JioStar will continue to expand across platforms and geographies as we serve a billion screens.”
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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.
