The Altman-Musk Trial Was a Waste of Everyone’s Time
The trial between Sam Altman and Elon Musk concluded with a unanimous jury verdict in favor of OpenAI. Musk's lawsuit claimed that Altman violated the founding principles of OpenAI by pursuing profits, but the jury found that Musk had filed his claims too late. Overall, the trial was seen as a waste of time for all parties involved, with Musk's arguments appearing weak and unfounded.
- ▪Elon Musk sued Sam Altman, alleging violations of OpenAI's founding principles.
- ▪The jury ruled that Musk's lawsuit was filed outside the statute of limitations.
- ▪The trial was characterized by a lack of substance and left all parties looking petty.
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- ▪ The Musk vs Altman trial: What happens next - Mashable — Google News
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TechnologyThe Altman-Musk Trial Was a Waste of Everyone’s TimeSo much for that.By Matteo WongIllustration by The Atlantic. Sources: David Paul Morris / Bloomberg / Getty; Roberto Schmidt / AFP / GettyMay 18, 2026, 7:14 PM ET ShareSave Sam Altman did not seem to be having a good time. During the many days that he spent inside an Oakland courtroom, the normally cheery CEO of OpenAI—a guy who tends to be chipper even when declaring AI’s existential risks to humanity—appeared anxious, even distraught.
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