Musk v. Altman: in closing arguments, Musk's attorney doubled down on claims of Altman's untrustworthiness, while OpenAI's lawyer said Musk has no evidence
Lawyers for Elon Musk and OpenAI made their final arguments Thursday in the landmark trial whose outcome could shape the future of artificial intelligence.
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Musk v. OpenAI Trial Wraps With Fiery Closing Arguments
Lawyers for Musk and OpenAI delivered final arguments in a trial that could reshape the AI industry's future.
The landmark Musk v. Altman trial hit its final act Thursday as both sides delivered closing arguments in a courtroom battle with massive implications for the AI industry.
Elon Musk's legal team went all-in on attacking Sam Altman's credibility, hammering claims that the OpenAI CEO can't be trusted. It's a strategy that's defined Musk's case from the start — make this about character as much as contracts.
OpenAI's attorneys fired back with a blunt counterpoint: Musk simply doesn't have the evidence. No receipts, no proof, no case — that's the message they wanted the court to walk away with.
The stakes here are enormous. However the court rules, the outcome could set precedents that shape how AI companies are structured, governed, and held accountable going forward. The entire industry is watching.