At his OpenAI trial, Musk relitigates an old friendship
Elon Musk testified at his OpenAI trial, recounting claims about his early involvement with the company that he had previously shared in interviews and Walter Isaacson's biography. The testimony centers on disputes over Musk's role and his relationship with OpenAI's founders.
Elon Musk testified as the first witness in his lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI, appearing disengaged and unprepared during direct examination. The lawsuit centers on allegations that Altman strayed from OpenAI's non-profit mission, but Musk focused testimony on his own contributions rather than building a coherent legal narrative.
Elon Musk tells the jury that all he wants to do is save humanity
Elon Musk testified in his lawsuit against OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman, framing himself as a savior of humanity while detailing his biography from South Africa to his current business ventures. The trial centers on disputes over OpenAI's direction and governance, with Musk seeking to influence the jury's perception through his personal narrative.
Elon Musk takes the stand in high-profile trial against OpenAI
Elon Musk began testimony in his lawsuit against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and president Greg Brockman, alleging the co-founders departed from the organization's nonprofit mission after Musk invested up to $38 million. The dispute centers on governance disagreements and Musk's subsequent founding of xAI as a competitor.
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Live updates from Elon Musk and Sam Altman’s court battle over the future of OpenAI
Elon Musk is suing OpenAI and Sam Altman, claiming the company abandoned its nonprofit mission to benefit humanity and pivoted to profit-seeking. The trial began with jury selection on April 27th and now features opening arguments, with Musk seeking removal of Altman and Brockman plus up to $150 billion in damages for OpenAI's nonprofit.
Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI has reached trial, centering on disputes over the company's early days, credit for AI breakthroughs, and financial stakes. The case is expected to expose confidential details from key figures in the AI industry and may represent Musk's strategy to publicize sensitive information about OpenAI's origins and governance.
The Download: Musk and Altman’s legal showdown, and AI’s profit problem
Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman are heading to trial in a high-stakes legal dispute with significant implications for OpenAI's future structure and governance. The case centers on disagreements over the company's direction and the terms of its transition to a for-profit model.
Jury selection in Musk v. Altman: ‘People don’t like him’
Jury selection began in Elon Musk's lawsuit against Sam Altman over alleged broken promises at OpenAI, with prospective jurors revealing strong negative bias against Musk in questionnaires. The case centers on disputes over Musk's departure from OpenAI and accusations that Altman broke commitments made when Musk co-founded the company.
Elon Musk and Sam Altman are going to court over OpenAI’s future
Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman are heading to trial in Northern California over OpenAI's corporate structure and for-profit status. The case could determine whether OpenAI is permitted to operate as a for-profit enterprise ahead of its anticipated IPO and potentially force leadership changes.
Musk and Altman face off in trial that will determine OpenAI's future
Elon Musk is facing off against Sam Altman in a trial that centers on OpenAI's mission and structure, with Musk's inconsistent public statements on AI safety potentially becoming a focal point in the dispute.
China kills Meta’s acquisition of Manus as US-China AI rivalry deepens
China blocked Meta's acquisition of Manus, a gesture-tracking hand interface company, as US-China AI rivalry intensifies and foreign investment scrutiny deepens. The deal's collapse highlights how geopolitical tensions force major tech companies to unwind or abandon China-connected investments.
China blocks Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus
China's government has blocked Meta's acquisition of Manus, an AI startup, as part of broader restrictions on foreign tech investments in the country. The block reflects China's efforts to protect domestic AI development and limit foreign control of strategically important technology sectors.
4TB of voice samples just stolen from 40k AI contractors at Mercor
Mercor, a platform connecting AI contractors, suffered a data breach exposing 4TB of voice samples from approximately 40,000 contractors. The incident highlights security vulnerabilities in AI training data pipelines and contractor platforms handling sensitive biometric information.