Elon Musk tells the jury that all he wants to do is save humanity
Elon Musk testified in his lawsuit against Sam Altman, portraying himself as a visionary focused on humanity's survival through ventures like SpaceX and Tesla, while accusing Altman of betraying OpenAI's charitable mission. He framed the trial as a moral battle, warning that a verdict for Altman could undermine charitable institutions. Musk emphasized his long-standing concerns about AI's risks and his intent to ensure it benefits humanity. His testimony contrasted his altruistic narrative with a portrayal of Altman as self-serving.
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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 tells the jury that all he wants to do is save humanityHis testimony attempted set him up as a magnanimous hero, in contrast to the defendant, Sam Altman.His testimony attempted set him up as a magnanimous hero, in contrast to the defendant, Sam Altman.by Kevin NguyenCloseKevin NguyenFeatures EditorPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Kevin NguyenApr 28, 2026, 8:46 PM UTCLinkShareGiftImage: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty ImagesPart OfLive updates from Elon Musk…
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