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Sam Altman Testifies in Elon Musk's OpenAI Lawsuit

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified in a trial against Elon Musk, defending the company and revealing that Musk allegedly sought a 90% stake or control of OpenAI. Altman also faced questioning regarding his trustworthiness and the company's culture during the courtroom showdown.

12 May, 13:34 — 12 May, 22:09
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BBCHigh3h 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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NYTMostly Factual2h 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 High4h 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 Factual2h 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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NPRHigh51m 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 Factual39m 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 Factual8h 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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SCMPMostly Factual9h 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 Factual1h ago

7 takeaways from Sam Altman's bombshell testimony in his trial against Elon Musk

Sam Altman (L) and Elon Musk Getty Images Sam Altman took the witness stand in his trial against Elon Musk. The OpenAI CEO testified about jumping ship for Microsoft and concerns with Musk's management. Here are the biggest takeaways from Altman's testimony. After two weeks of testimony from witnesses who called Sam Altman a liar and a cheat, jurors in Elon Musk's blockbuster trial against the OpenAI CEO got to hear his side of the story. Altman took the witness stand in an Oakland, Califor...

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forbes7h 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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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 Factual54m 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 Factual3h 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 SabahMixed2h ago

Musk sought 90% of 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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myjoyonlineMixed1h 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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Yahoo12 May, 12:50First to report

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SCMP12 May, 13:34

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

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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

Daily Sabah12 May, 20:23

Musk sought 90% of 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

Business Insider12 May, 21:45

7 takeaways from Sam Altman's bombshell testimony in his trial against Elon Musk

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, 22:09Latest update

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