Some Musk v. Altman Jurors Don't Like Elon Musk
The trial for Musk v. Altman began with jury selection in Oakland, California, where some jurors expressed negative opinions about Elon Musk. Despite these concerns, the selected jurors assured the court they could remain impartial. The case will explore whether OpenAI's leadership improperly shifted the organization's mission, with the jury's verdict being advisory.
- ▪Several jurors voiced negative views of Elon Musk during the selection process.
- ▪Only one juror was excused due to strong negative opinions about Musk.
- ▪The jury will determine whether OpenAI's leadership violated the law by changing the nonprofit's mission.
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Maxwell ZeffParesh DaveBusinessApr 27, 2026 8:39 PMSome Musk v. Altman Jurors Don't Like Elon MuskMusk’s lawsuit challenges OpenAI’s evolution under Sam Altman. But during jury selection, several potential jurors voiced negative views of Musk himself.Photo-Illustration: WIRED Staff; Getty ImagesCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyA jury was selected on Monday during the first day of trial for Musk v. Altman in a federal court in Oakland, California. Some of the jurors that were ultimately selected voiced concerns over Musk himself, as well as the AI technology at the core of the case, but assured the court they would put these concerns aside for the trial.
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