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Elon Musk and Sam Altman clash in OpenAI courtroom

techMay 16, 2026123

Elon Musk and Sam Altman faced off in a courtroom this week as Musk pressed his lawsuit against OpenAI, with both billionaires taking the stand and trading tense exchanges. A nine-person jury heard sharply disputed testimony about past OpenAI company decisions, and lawyers clashed over WHO controlled key choices. Testimony intensified scrutiny of Sam Altman's trustworthiness and his management of OpenAI. The jury's verdict will shape governance at one of the leading AI labs and influence public confidence in AI leadership.

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