The hantavirus has resurfaced on a Dutch-flagged cruise ship, with three deaths and eight cases reported. Unlike the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, experts believe containment is possible due to specific transmission methods.

In court, Elon Musk’s motivations for suing OpenAI were scrutinized. OpenAI president Greg Brockman testified about Musk's push for a for-profit venture, while Shivon Zilis revealed his attempts to poach Sam Altman. Musk's actions during crucial meetings were also brought under the spotlight.

Meanwhile, large language models (LLMs) could revolutionize mass surveillance in the US by connecting anonymized data to individuals quickly and cheaply. This raises concerns about privacy and the potential for misuse.

The week was filled with other tech headlines: Meta employees are miserable due to AI integration, South Korea's military is exploring robotic troops, and Alibaba is diving into China’s 'chat to buy' trend. Cybercrime increasingly includes physical threats, while Taiwan’s TSMC stands to benefit from the AI-driven chip shortage.