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Lawyers for Elon Musk and OpenAI delivered closing arguments in a federal court in Oakland on Thursday. A nine-member jury will start deliberations on Monday in the trial over OpenAI's shift from nonprofit to for-profit. Musk seeks $150 billion in damages, Altman's removal from the board, and reversal of the for-profit structure amid Microsoft's $13 billion investment.
Nine California jurors deliberate narrow questions in Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI cofounders Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, and Microsoft. Issues include breach of charitable trust over Musk's donations, unjust enrichment via the for-profit arm, and Microsoft's role in aiding any breach. OpenAI counters with statute of limitations arguments tied to dates like August 5, 2021, unreasonable delay in filing until 2024, and Musk's unclean hands doctrine.
During a federal trial in Oakland, California, Elon Musk's lawyer asked OpenAI CEO Sam Altman if he is trustworthy. Altman testified that Musk sought control of the AI lab and pushed for a merger with Tesla before leaving in 2018. The case centers on OpenAI's shift from nonprofit to for-profit status, which Musk claims violates its founding mission.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified in Elon Musk's lawsuit over the company's structure. He rejected claims of stealing a charity and shared concerns about Musk's safety ideas and management style from 2017. Altman described Musk suggesting his children inherit control of a potential for-profit OpenAI if he died.
OpenAI President Greg Brockman testified that Elon Musk sought to convert the organization to a for-profit entity after a major AI gaming victory in 2017. Musk, who co-founded OpenAI as a nonprofit, now sues the company for $150 billion, claiming leaders breached the founding agreement. The trial in Oakland reveals early discussions on commercialization led by Musk himself.
OpenAI president Greg Brockman testified he thought Elon Musk would hit him during a 2017 dispute over company control. The account came in Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI over its for-profit shift. Brockman also discussed Musk's funding halt and ties to former board member Shivon Zilis.
Greg Brockman, president of OpenAI, faced tough questioning during the Elon Musk lawsuit against OpenAI. He argued over minor details and avoided direct answers on key issues like his wealth and company shifts. Journal entries from 2017 revealed his thoughts on turning nonprofit into for-profit, raising doubts about his commitment.
Elon Musk spent three days testifying in his lawsuit against OpenAI. He claims Sam Altman betrayed the nonprofit mission by shifting to a for-profit model. TechCrunch's Equity podcast analyzes the stakes, upcoming witnesses, and broader AI news like cloud earnings and new funds.
Elon Musk testified he was a fool for giving OpenAI $38 million in early funding during the second day of his trial against the AI company. He regrets not staying more involved before leaving in 2018 and claims OpenAI breached its founding agreement by partnering with Microsoft and launching commercial products. Musk seeks $150 billion in damages and wants the for-profit arm unwound.
A federal trial in Oakland has started between Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Musk seeks $150 billion in damages and wants to reverse OpenAI's move to a for-profit structure. Both sides presented opposing accounts of the company's origins, with Musk calling it a theft of a charity and OpenAI accusing him of sour grapes after failing to control it.
Elon Musk took the stand as the first witness in his lawsuit against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and president Greg Brockman. The case centers on claims that OpenAI strayed from its original mission to develop artificial general intelligence for humanity's benefit. Musk seeks to remove Altman and Brockman from their roles and reverse the company's for-profit shift.
Elon Musk posted more than two dozen times on his X platform on Monday, criticizing OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman ahead of the trial's opening statements. Musk, a co-founder who left in 2018, claims OpenAI abandoned its original mission after turning for-profit. His posts reached nearly 240 million followers, though they are unlikely to sway the jury.