Musk v. Altman
This series follows Elon Musk’s lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI, while exploring the case’s ramifications for AI technology and the future of all humankind!
Musk v. Altman — Day 11: Testimony finishes as witness recalls ‘jackass for safety’ trophy
Joshua Achiam, OpenAI’s “chief futurist,” said trophy was given to him “for standing up to Musk.”
Musk v. Altman — Day 10: OpenAI CEO rejects claims he acted selfishly, ‘stole the charity’
Altman refused to concede he had been fired as OpenAI CEO in 2023 for lying to the old board, insisting that it was all miscommunication and a breakdown in trust.
Musk v. Altman — Day 9: Microsoft, OpenAI witnesses defend evolving partnership
Sutskever testified that Musk did not object to the prospect of a for-profit structure but insisted on control and a majority of the economic interests.
Musk v. Altman — Day 8: Witnesses testify OpenAI strayed from safety, nonprofit ideals
Witnesses include a former OpenAI employee working on safety issues, a board member who voted to fire Altman, and an expert on nonprofit governance.
Musk v. Altman — Day 7: Zilis testifies on OpenAI board role, tensions with Altman
Zilis is a key witness for both sides because she was involved at OpenAI in a number of different capacities and roles.
Musk v. Altman — Day 6: Brockman describes conflict with Musk over control of OpenAI
Brockman said Musk was hard to reach, lacked a deep understanding of AI and unlikely to set aside time to learn it thoroughly.
Musk v. Altman — Day 5: Brockman testifies as Musk lawyers press $30B stake in OpenAI
Musk’s lawyer prodded Brockman to admit that growing a $30 billion fortune was far outside OpenAI’s mission as a nonprofit.
Musk v. Altman — Day 4: Cross-exam of Musk ends as lawyers press his timeline, motives
A lawyer for Microsoft — which Musk named as a defendant in the lawsuit — pulled up old tweets to argue the billionaire waited too long to file his case.
Musk v. Altman — Day 3: Back on stand, Musk spars with lawyers during cross-examination
Defense attorney challenges Musk on several key areas, including whether he could be trusted to tell the truth.
Musk v. Altman — Day 2: Musk takes stand after lawyers give fiery opening statements
Opening statements from lawyers depict contrasting narratives of why Musk left OpenAI.
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