Elon Musk appeared more petty than prepared
Elon Musk's opening testimony in his lawsuit against Sam Altman lacked focus and charm, with Musk appearing more self-promotional than strategically prepared. He emphasized his early role in founding OpenAI and criticized Google's approach to AI safety, but often veered into personal anecdotes. His performance was marked by pettiness and a lack of clarity on the core legal issues. Observers noted he seemed disengaged compared to past courtroom appearances.
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AICloseAIPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All AIOpenAICloseOpenAIPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All OpenAIElon Musk appeared more petty than preparedIn his opening testimony against Sam Altman, Musk was unfocused and uncharming.by Elizabeth LopattoCloseElizabeth LopattoSenior ReporterPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Elizabeth LopattoApr 28, 2026, 11:17 PM UTCLinkShareGift Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty ImagesAICloseAIPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All AIOpenAICloseOpenAIPosts from this topic will…
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