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Claim, counter-claim and tech's seedy side exposed: Five things we learned in the Musk-Altman trial

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65d ago · UK · primary source: feeds.bbci.co.uk

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A high-stakes trial between Elon Musk and Sam Altman over the founding mission of OpenAI has concluded testimony and is heading to jury deliberations [2]. Musk alleges Altman lied about the company's non-profit status and reneged on its founding principles [1][2].

During the proceedings, Elon Musk testified that Sam Altman swindled him out of millions and "stole a charity" by allegedly abandoning OpenAI's original non-profit mission [1][2]. Altman has strongly rejected these claims [1]. Multiple witnesses, including high-profile tech figures, contradicted Musk's specific allegations regarding Altman's statements on OpenAI's non-profit status [1]. The trial also placed Altman's personal trustworthiness and transparency under direct scrutiny during cross-examination [1]. The case was presided over by Judge Gonzalez Rogers, who enforced strict trial procedures including limited breaks [1]. The jury will now consider the evidence, with the outcome holding potential implications for the future of artificial intelligence and one of the world's most valuable startups [2].

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