The Musk v. Altman trial began with Elon Musk testifying as the first witness, claiming he conceived OpenAI, recruited key personnel, provided initial funding, and founded it to counter Google's AI dominance. His testimony emphasized his broader accomplishments rather than building a clear narrative about OpenAI's alleged mission drift. Trial observers noted his unfocused courtroom demeanor and strategy, contrasting with his stronger performance in previous litigation.
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‘Elon Musk Appeared More Petty Than Prepared’
Musk's opening testimony in the Altman trial prioritized self-aggrandizement over legal strategy, with a scattered narrative that undermined rather than advanced his claims about OpenAI's founding and mission drift.
Thursday, April 30, 2026 12:00 PM UTC2 MIN READSOURCE: Daring FireballBY sys://pipeline
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