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.

The trial’s outcome could sway the balance of power in AI, and jury selection starts on Monday.

The move comes as the trial for Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI kicks off in federal court in Oakland.

Musk’s shifting stance on AI dangers may complicate trial over OpenAI’s mission.

Musk’s lawsuit challenges OpenAI’s evolution under Sam Altman. But during jury selection, several potential jurors voiced negative views of Musk himself.

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.

Tensions flared on the third day of trial in Musk v. Altman as OpenAI’s lawyers cross-examined Musk.

Elon Musk sued OpenAI, Sam Altman and Greg Brockman in 2024, claiming they reneged on their promise to keep the artificial intelligence lab a nonprofit.

While answering questions under oath, Musk argued it’s standard practice for AI labs to use their competitors’ models.

In this episode of “Uncanny Valley,” we get into how the Elon Musk-Sam Altman trial goes way beyond their rivalry and could have major implications both for OpenAI and also the AI…

Elon Musk spent three days testifying as the first witness in his trial against OpenAI.

Messages presented at trial reveal how Zilis, the mother of four of Musk’s children, acted as an intermediary between him and OpenAI.