Elon Musk Testifies That He Started OpenAI to Prevent a ‘Terminator Outcome’
Elon Musk testified in a federal courtroom regarding his lawsuit against Sam Altman over OpenAI's direction and governance. Musk expressed concerns about the potential dangers of artificial intelligence, emphasizing the need for safety measures. The trial could lead to significant changes for OpenAI, including financial repercussions and governance adjustments as it approaches a potential IPO.
- ▪Musk and Altman appeared in court to discuss the evolution of OpenAI and its future.
- ▪Musk argued that siding with Altman could undermine charitable giving in America.
- ▪The trial may result in financial damages and governance changes at OpenAI.
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Paresh DaveMaxwell ZeffBusinessApr 28, 2026 5:35 PMElon Musk Testifies That He Started OpenAI to Prevent a ‘Terminator Outcome’The judge also warned Musk and Sam Altman to curb their “propensity to use social media to make things worse outside the courtroom” after both sides traded attacks online.Photo-Illustration: WIRED Staff; Getty ImagesCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyElon Musk and Sam Altman appeared in a federal courtroom together for the first time on Tuesday as they fight over OpenAI’s decade-long evolution and what it means for the company’s future.The trial in Musk’s lawsuit against Altman could result in financial damages and, more significantly, governance changes at OpenAI that may complicate its plans for an initial public offering…
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