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Musk flew to China as OpenAI trial nears its end, after judge warned he could be called back into court
The Tesla and SpaceX chief is not required to attend the civil trial in person, though the judge said he could be recalled to testify.
- After three weeks of testimony, the jury trial pitting Elon Musk against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman concludes Thursday with closing arguments scheduled for the morning.
- Musk, who co-founded the organization in 2015, sued Altman, alleging the company abandoned its original nonprofit mission to prioritize profits; OpenAI maintains the lawsuit is driven by "jealousy."
- During a withering interrogation, Altman faced accusations that board members claimed he misled them and defended his honesty regarding his economic exposure through Y Combinator.
- Arriving in Beijing on Wednesday, Musk left the final proceedings to District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, who is weighing whether the nonprofit board can exercise meaningful control.
- The verdict hinges on whether the current structure allows the nonprofit board meaningful authority over the for-profit entity, a question persisting since Microsoft's 2019 and 2023 investments.
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Elon Musk is locked in a heated trial in a lawsuit he lodged against his rival OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman. Or at least, he’s supposed to be. Despite the judge’s explicit order that he be ready to testify in court again, the world’s richest man has eloped to China with president Donald Trump on an official diplomatic visit, leaving his lawyers flailing. Today, each side gave their closing arguments. Steven Molo, Musk’s lead counsel, began by a…
Elon Musk's court battle against OpenAI nears final stage
Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI nears closing arguments in Oakland as he seeks $150B in damages, CEO Sam Altman's removal, and reshaping OpenAI amid claims it strayed from its nonprofit mission
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