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Spain’s pirate party: nearly half of OTT viewers sail the high seas of illegal streaming
MUMBAI: While the Motion Pictures Association (MPA) loves pointing fingers at India for its piracy woes, they may want to swivel their gaze towards Europe. New data from consultancy firm GECA reveals that a staggering 47.4 per cent of OTT viewers in Spain are tucking into pirated content—no paid subscription in sight.
The pirate’s treasure chest? Movies top the loot list at 32.8 per cent, followed closely by TV series (30.6 per cent) and sports (18.4 per cent).
The biggest buccaneers are aged 18–24, followed by the slightly older but no less rebellious 25–34 crew. Even the silver surfers are getting their share—piracy among the 55+ age group has jumped 4.5 points, now clocking in at 32.6 per cent.
Notably, piracy among 25–34-year-olds surged 5.2 points, hinting at an underground boom even among the prime-income streamers. Whether it’s a protest against high prices or just a thrill of the steal, one thing’s clear—Spain’s illegal streaming scene is alive, well, and growing.
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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.
