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Sam Altman Testifies Elon Musk Sought OpenAI Control in Trial

During a high-stakes trial, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified that Elon Musk had sought to gain control or a 90% stake in the company, even suggesting it should go to his children. Altman's testimony addressed Musk's accusations that he 'stole a charity' and touched on 'hair-raising' AI safety discussions.

12 May, 13:34 — 12 May, 23:33
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BBCHigh4h ago

Sam Altman: Elon Musk said control of OpenAI should go to his children

Sam Altman said Elon Musk tried many times for total control of OpenAI, which he's now suing.

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bloombergHigh2h ago

Altman Testifies About ‘Hair-Raising’ AI Safety Chat With Musk - Bloomberg.com

Altman Testifies About ‘Hair-Raising’ AI Safety Chat With Musk  Bloomberg.com

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NYTMostly Factual3h ago

Musk Lawyer’s Question for Sam Altman on the Stand: Are You Trustworthy?

Mr. Altman, the C.E.O. of OpenAI, said on Tuesday that he worried Elon Musk wanted control of the A.I. lab.

By Cade Metz and Mike Isaac

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FTVery High5h ago

Musk made ‘hair-raising’ demands for control of OpenAI, Altman testifies

Start-up’s CEO takes the stand in legal battle with billionaire

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The GuardianMostly Factual3h ago

Sam Altman defends OpenAI in courtroom showdown with Elon Musk

The OpenAI chief rejects claims he deceived Elon Musk as high-stakes AI trial nears its end Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email The OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, took the stand on Tuesday to defend himself and his company against a lawsuit by Elon Musk. Altman is set to be one of the final witnesses in the trial, which has pitted two of the tech industry’s most powerful men against each other in a dramatic courtroom showdown. Musk has accused Altman and OpenAI of breaking the AI fir...

By Nick Robins-Early

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NPRHigh1h ago

OpenAI's Sam Altman takes the stand to fend off Elon Musk's accusations he 'stole a charity'

The trial pits two of tech's most famous personalities against each other and could lead to seismic changes for the maker of ChatGPT.

By John Ruwitch

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual1h ago

Sam Altman says Elon Musk wanted 90 percent of OpenAI in high-stakes trial

Landmark trial could shape future and leadership of OpenAI as company prepares for possible initial public offering.

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cnbcMostly Factual9h ago

OpenAI trial updates: Board chair Taylor continues testimony, Altman set to take stand

Elon Musk is accusing OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman of trying to 'steal a charity.'

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DWHigh10m ago

OpenAI boss Sam Altman says Musk wanted control of company

Sam Altman testified in trial that could determine the future of OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT.

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SCMPMostly Factual10h ago

Trump’s cadre of CEOs hunts for wins in China, from soybeans to semiconductors

Beyond high-profile names like Apple’s Tim Cook, a number of lesser-known CEOs joining US President Donald Trump on his trip to China this week represent industries caught in the crossfire of the trade war, analysts said, and are expected to push for deeper engagement rather than risk becoming a “geopolitical football”. Seventeen American CEOs have been invited in total, according to a list released by the White House on Monday – a smaller business delegation than in 2017, when 27 high-profil...

By Kandy Wong,Ji Siqi,Ralph Jennings

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Business InsiderMostly Factual58m ago

Sam Altman's court appearance shines a light on his billions in tech investments

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Josh Edelson / AFP via Getty Images Sam Altman said he owns about a third of Helion Energy, a nuclear fusion power startup. An exhibit in his trial against Elon Musk gave unusual clarity to his finances. Altman is a billionaire, but not from shares in OpenAI. Sam Altman on Tuesday said his investment in nuclear energy startup Helion, which is deep in talks on a power purchasing agreement with OpenAI, has climbed to over $1.6 billion in value. That's up from the $375 m...

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forbes8h ago

Sam Altman’s Personal Investments Are Being Scrutinized In The OpenAI Trial—Here’s Why - Forbes

Sam Altman’s Personal Investments Are Being Scrutinized In The OpenAI Trial—Here’s Why  Forbes

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YahooMostly Factual3h ago

Elon Musk said control of OpenAI should go to his children, Sam Altman tells jury

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual8h ago

'Sent from my Windows Phone': Old email screenshot reveals Nadella-Altman bond since 2015

A recent X screenshot reveals Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's early 2015 emails with OpenAI's Sam Altman, predating ChatGPT's fame. These exchanges, sent from a Windows Phone, highlight a decade-long strategic dialogue, not a sudden partnership. This resurfaces Nadella's regret over exiting the smartphone market, a decision he called a 'biggest mistake'.

By TOI TECH DESK

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ndtvMostly Factual1h ago

At Tech Trial, Sam Altman Says Elon Musk Wanted 90% Stake In OpenAI

OpenAI counters that Musk -- who is now also an AI competitor with his xAI -- is motivated by petty revenge, having failed to seize majority control of the commercial entity.

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual4h ago

Open-AI Chief Sam Altman to testify in Elon Musk trial

The trial may determine the future of OpenAI and its leadership, after the company raised hundreds of billions of dollars from large technology companies and investors to build its computing power.

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Daily SabahMixed3h ago

Musk sought to control OpenAI, Altman says in blockbuster trial

Elon Musk pushed to take majority control of OpenAI, the artificial intelligence giant’s CEO Sam Altman said Tuesday at a high-stakes trial pitting some of the world’s wealthiest t...

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Daily Star BDMixed6h ago

Microsoft boss ‘proud’ of profit-making OpenAI investment - The Daily Star

Microsoft boss ‘proud’ of profit-making OpenAI investment  The Daily Star

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myjoyonlineMixed2h ago

Elon Musk said control of OpenAI should go to his children, Sam Altman tells jury

Elon Musk tried to take control of OpenAI, even suggesting it could pass to his children when he dies, Sam Altman said on Tuesday.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

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SCMP12 May, 13:34First to report

Trump’s cadre of CEOs hunts for wins in China, from soybeans to semiconductors

cnbc12 May, 14:10

OpenAI trial updates: Board chair Taylor continues testimony, Altman set to take stand

dennik-n12 May, 14:24

Založili AI laboratórium, ktoré zmenilo svet. Teraz chce Elon Musk zastaviť OpenAI na súde

delfi-lt12 May, 14:26

Paklydusi raketa vasarą milžinišku greičiu tėkšis į Mėnulį

seeking-alpha12 May, 14:32

GOP State Attorneys General urge SEC to review OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s personal investments: report

Times of India12 May, 14:46

'Sent from my Windows Phone': Old email screenshot reveals Nadella-Altman bond since 2015

forbes12 May, 15:42

Sam Altman’s Personal Investments Are Being Scrutinized In The OpenAI Trial—Here’s Why - Forbes

le-figaro12 May, 15:43

Le patron de l’éditeur français de jeux mobiles Voodoo prend le contrôle de Konbini et du Gorafi

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Daily Star BD12 May, 16:47

Microsoft boss ‘proud’ of profit-making OpenAI investment - The Daily Star

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FT12 May, 18:06

Musk made ‘hair-raising’ demands for control of OpenAI, Altman testifies

BBC12 May, 18:51

Sam Altman: Elon Musk said control of OpenAI should go to his children

jerusalem-post12 May, 19:30

Open-AI Chief Sam Altman to testify in Elon Musk trial

The Guardian12 May, 19:51

Sam Altman defends OpenAI in courtroom showdown with Elon Musk

Yahoo12 May, 19:58

Elon Musk said control of OpenAI should go to his children, Sam Altman tells jury

Daily Sabah12 May, 20:23

Musk sought to control OpenAI, Altman says in blockbuster trial

NYT12 May, 20:30

Musk Lawyer’s Question for Sam Altman on the Stand: Are You Trustworthy?

myjoyonline12 May, 21:21

Elon Musk said control of OpenAI should go to his children, Sam Altman tells jury

bloomberg12 May, 21:36

Altman Testifies About ‘Hair-Raising’ AI Safety Chat With Musk - Bloomberg.com

ndtv12 May, 21:55

At Tech Trial, Sam Altman Says Elon Musk Wanted 90% Stake In OpenAI

NPR12 May, 21:58

OpenAI's Sam Altman takes the stand to fend off Elon Musk's accusations he 'stole a charity'

Al Jazeera12 May, 22:09

Sam Altman says Elon Musk wanted 90 percent of OpenAI in high-stakes trial

Business Insider12 May, 22:45

Sam Altman's court appearance shines a light on his billions in tech investments

DW12 May, 23:33Latest update

OpenAI boss Sam Altman says Musk wanted control of company