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Hello everyone, this is Erika, and you’re listening to ‘Just a Moment News’ on the 2nd of March, 2024. Let’s dive into today’s top headlines.

First up, Elon Musk, one of OpenAI’s co-founders and one of the richest individuals globally, has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman. He accuses them of breaching the contract by partnering with Microsoft, deviating from OpenAI’s original mission of developing artificial intelligence for the public good. Musk believes that OpenAI has become overly commercial and closed-source, favoring profits over its founding principles. This legal action is stirring up the ongoing debate within the AI community about the direction of AI development and its implications for humanity.

In the realm of renewable energy, African solar power entrepreneurs are navigating significant market barriers to address the continent’s glaring energy deficiency and environmental responsibilities. Despite Africa’s abundant sunshine, its solar capacity is alarmingly low compared to global standards. However, record low solar panel costs and innovative financial models offer hope for reversing this trend. Different regions in Africa are adopting unique approaches to overcome these obstacles, with companies like Hohm Energy in Johannesburg and Groupe Filatex in Madagascar leading the way.

The world of professional tennis is buzzing with debates about the necessity of implementing electronic line calling across all tournaments. This comes in the wake of the controversy surrounding Andrey Rublev’s default from a semi-final match at the Dubai Duty Free Championships. Advocates, including the Professional Tennis Players Association, are pushing for these reforms, especially with the impending integration of electronic line calling in major tournaments.

In a heartwarming story from Cape Town, South Africa, a high school teacher, Miss Erasmus, has gained significant attention for her self-funded makeover of her Life Sciences classroom. The transformation, which was shared in a viral TikTok video, has sparked a broader conversation about the value and appreciation of teachers in South Africa.

Spotify has introduced a new $9.99 per month option for its free users to access its audiobooks collection. This move could allow Spotify to upsell audiobooks to customers who aren’t as interested in its music service and compete with Amazon-owned audiobooks giant Audible.

Serial Productions and The New York Times have announced the release of Serial’s fourth season, scheduled for March 28. This new season aims to explore the complex history of the Guantanamo Bay detention camp through personal narratives from individuals directly involved.

Lastly, Omnivat, a renewable energy startup founded by University of Cape Town graduates, is competing for an R18 million prize in the Milken-Motsepe Prize in Green Energy competition. Their solution combines solar panels, batteries, and hydrogen storage in a shipping container to provide reliable power and clean water to rural communities.

And that wraps up our news for today. This is Erika, and you’ve been listening to ‘Just a Moment News’. Thank you for tuning in, and we’ll catch you next time.

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