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Elon Musk Testifies in OpenAI Trial, Regrets Early Funding

Elon Musk testified in a trial involving OpenAI, stating he "was a fool" to provide early funding to the company. He accused OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman of betraying its original nonprofit founding mission.

29 Apr, 09:30 — 29 Apr, 21:42
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ReutersVery High8h ago

Exclusive: Only Elon Musk can fire Elon Musk from SpaceX, filing shows - Reuters

Exclusive: Only Elon Musk can fire Elon Musk from SpaceX, filing shows  Reuters

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NYTMostly Factual1h ago

Musk Says He ‘Was a Fool’ to Provide OpenAI’s Early Funding

In the second day of a trial pitting Mr. Musk against OpenAI, he said he was misled by the company’s chief executive, Sam Altman. But OpenAI’s lawyer said evidence showed the opposite.

By Cade Metz and Mike Isaac

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FTVery High5h ago

Musk says he was ‘a fool’ to fund the launch of OpenAI

Billionaire says Sam Altman wanted ‘halo effect’ of a non-profit while enriching himself in second day of his testimony

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The GuardianMostly Factual3h ago

Elon Musk gets an apology from California regulators as SpaceX lawsuit is settled

Regulators settled suit that claimed a state agency showed political bias against rocket company and its chief executive Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox California regulators apologized to the SpaceX CEO, Elon Musk, this week as they settled a lawsuit that claimed a state agency showed political bias against the rocket company and its chief executive. As part of the settlement, the California coastal commission acknowledged its members made “imp...

By Associated Press

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NPRHigh5h ago

In court, Elon Musk accuses OpenAI of trying to 'have your cake and eat it, too'

In his second day on the stand in the trial he launched against OpenAI, Elon Musk said the AI start-up he'd helped found had strayed from its charitable mission.

By John Ruwitch

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual2h ago

Musk accuses Altman of betraying OpenAI’s nonprofit founding mission

OpenAI’s lawyers argue Musk’s lawsuit aims to undermine the company for his competing venture, xAI.

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marketwatchMostly Factual9h ago

Government waste, fraud and abuse rose 13% last year — despite Musk and DOGE saying they’d cut $1 trillion from the budget

Cutting it all still won’t save the budget.

By Brett Arends

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Business InsiderMostly Factual1h ago

Elon Musk blasts OpenAI 'bait-and-switch' during heated Day 2 testimony

Elon Musk was on the witness stand for the second day in his high-stakes case against Sam Altman. Karl Mondon / AFP via Getty Images Elon Musk testified for a second day in his blockbuster civil trial against OpenAI. He told a jury about how he reacted to Microsoft's $10 billion investment in OpenAI. In a text to OpenAI CEO, he blasted the move as a "bait-and-switch," Musk testified. "What the hell is going on?" That's what Elon Musk told a federal California jury Wednesday he texted Sam Al...

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forbes3h ago

Elon Musk Takes The Stand In OpenAI Trial—Says ‘I Was A Fool’ To Give Firm $38 Million - Forbes

Elon Musk Takes The Stand In OpenAI Trial—Says ‘I Was A Fool’ To Give Firm $38 Million  Forbes

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national-postMostly Factual4h ago

Seven Tumbler Ridge families file lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman

Families of those killed or injured in B.C. accuse the company of negligence, aiding a mass shooting, wrongful death and other charges

By Chris Knight

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YahooMostly Factual7h ago

Elon Musk gets an apology from California regulators as a SpaceX lawsuit is settled

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual13h ago

Robot dogs with Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg faces roam in Berlin museum

Robotic dogs with the faces of tech billionaires roam Berlin's Neue Nationalgalerie, generating AI art and printed interpretations of their surroundings. This installation by Mike Winkelmann, titled Regular Animals, critiques how algorithms and digital platforms now shape our perception of reality, making abstract systems tangible and prompting critical reflection.

By TOI TECH DESK

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straits-timesMostly Factual7h ago

Elon Musk arrives in court for testimony in trial over OpenAI's future - The Straits Times

Elon Musk arrives in court for testimony in trial over OpenAI's future  The Straits Times

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ndtvMostly Factual3h ago

"I Literally Was A Fool": Elon Musk Grilled In OpenAI Trial

Elon Musk faced fiery questioning Wednesday in his court showdown with OpenAI, as he insisted that the maker of ChatGPT had fooled him by turning what was an altruistic pursuit into a profit-making juggernaut.

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zerohedgeLow3h ago

StarCloud CEO Says Starship Gives SpaceX Launch Monopoly For Near Decade

StarCloud CEO Says Starship Gives SpaceX Launch Monopoly For Near Decade The CEO of the startup building data centers for eventual low Earth orbit deployment told Molly O'Shea of the Sourcery podcast that he expects Elon Musk's SpaceX to hold a "near monopoly on launches" over the next five to ten years, driven by Starship's scale, launch cadence, and cost advantage. Starcloud CEO Philip Johnston told O'Shea: I'm very hopeful that other launch vehicles will be able to compete wi...

By Tyler Durden

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naked-capitalismMixed5h ago

Coffee Break: OpenAI Trial Pits Elon Musk vs. Sam Altman

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is getting his day in court against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman as both men aim for record-setting IPOs amid scrutiny and skepticism over revenue.

By Nat Wilson Turner

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punch-ngMostly Factual2h ago

I was a fool, says Elon Musk grilled in OpenAI trial

Elon Musk testifies in the OpenAI trial, claiming he was ‘fooled’ as the company betrayed its original nonprofit mission for profit. Get the details. Read More: https://punchng.com/i-was-a-fool-says-elon-musk-grilled-in-openai-trial/

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Coverage Timeline

First report: Times of India · 29 Apr, 09:30Full coverage: 23 · 12hWindow: 12h
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Times of India29 Apr, 09:30First to report

Robot dogs with Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg faces roam in Berlin museum

4h later
marketwatch29 Apr, 14:00

Government waste, fraud and abuse rose 13% last year — despite Musk and DOGE saying they’d cut $1 trillion from the budget

Reuters29 Apr, 14:21

Exclusive: Only Elon Musk can fire Elon Musk from SpaceX, filing shows - Reuters

hvg29 Apr, 15:03

Saját okostelefont dobhat piacra az OpenAI

Yahoo29 Apr, 15:28

Elon Musk gets an apology from California regulators as a SpaceX lawsuit is settled

straits-times29 Apr, 15:38

Elon Musk arrives in court for testimony in trial over OpenAI's future - The Straits Times

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NPR29 Apr, 17:30

In court, Elon Musk accuses OpenAI of trying to 'have your cake and eat it, too'

rzeczpospolita29 Apr, 17:35

Premia za milion ludzi na Marsie. Kosmiczne wynagrodzenie dla Muska

citizen-tz29 Apr, 17:43

Elon Musk testifies Sam Altman was not 'honest' about OpenAI's nonprofit mission - thecitizen.co.tz

AP29 Apr, 17:57

Elon Musk tells his side of OpenAI’s beginnings in trial pitting him against CEO Sam Altman - AP News

FT29 Apr, 17:57

Musk says he was ‘a fool’ to fund the launch of OpenAI

naked-capitalism29 Apr, 18:00

Coffee Break: OpenAI Trial Pits Elon Musk vs. Sam Altman

national-post29 Apr, 18:56

Seven Tumbler Ridge families file lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman

digi2429 Apr, 18:58

SpaceX leagă remuneraţia uriașă a lui Elon Musk de colonizarea planetei Marte

zerohedge29 Apr, 19:10

StarCloud CEO Says Starship Gives SpaceX Launch Monopoly For Near Decade

forbes29 Apr, 19:13

Elon Musk Takes The Stand In OpenAI Trial—Says ‘I Was A Fool’ To Give Firm $38 Million - Forbes

The Guardian29 Apr, 19:34

Elon Musk gets an apology from California regulators as SpaceX lawsuit is settled

ndtv29 Apr, 19:57

"I Literally Was A Fool": Elon Musk Grilled In OpenAI Trial

svenska-dagbladet29 Apr, 20:10

Kritik sänker Open AI: ”Negativ spiral”

Al Jazeera29 Apr, 20:23

Musk accuses Altman of betraying OpenAI’s nonprofit founding mission

punch-ng29 Apr, 21:07

I was a fool, says Elon Musk grilled in OpenAI trial

NYT29 Apr, 21:27

Musk Says He ‘Was a Fool’ to Provide OpenAI’s Early Funding

Business Insider29 Apr, 21:42Latest update

Elon Musk blasts OpenAI 'bait-and-switch' during heated Day 2 testimony