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Musk and Altman clash in OpenAI trial over AI risk

techMay 2, 20263468

Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman clashed this week in federal court in Oakland as Musk warned of existential AI risk. Musk said he called himself a fool for giving OpenAI $38 million that became an $800 billion company, testimony that drew rebukes from U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, WHO asked, "How can we get things done without you making things worse outside the courtroom?" The trial will influence WHO controls powerful AI tools and set precedents for how industry leaders are held accountable for existential AI risks.

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