Musk Accused of 'Selective Amnesia', Altman of Lying as OpenAI Trial Concludes
Closing arguments have concluded in the federal trial where Elon Musk sues OpenAI, alleging the organization breached its founding nonprofit mission to enrich insiders. Musk’s legal team attacked the credibility of CEO Sam Altman, citing testimony from former board members and scientists who labeled Altman a liar. They argued OpenAI prioritized investor profits over AI safety and accused Microsoft of aiding this misconduct. In response, OpenAI’s lawyers dismissed Musk’s claims as false accusations driven by his desire for control. They characterized Musk’s lawsuit as untimely, noting he had years to act despite knowing about OpenAI’s shift toward a for-profit model. Lawyers accused Musk of 'selective amnesia' regarding term sheets he claimed not to read. The defense highlighted that other founders refused to hand over control of artificial general intelligence to Musk. With the trial ending in Oakland, California, the nine-person jury is set to begin deliberations. The outcome will determine if OpenAI must restructure or pay damages, or if Musk’s claims are entirely dismissed.
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