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Musk v. Altman week 2: OpenAI fires back, and Shivon Zilis reveals that Musk tried to poach Sam Altman
Week 2 of Musk v. OpenAI: Courtroom testimony reveals Musk tried to poach Altman—and OpenAI's counterattack on $38M donation claims.
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Why it matters
High-stakes legal discovery is surfacing internal dynamics between AI's biggest personalities. Testimony from Shivon Zilis and OpenAI's defense reveals negotiation tactics and motivations that shape how we understand the split between Musk and OpenAI's leadership.
The key facts
4 to knowMusk alleges $38M donation made under false pretenses by Altman and Brockman
Shivon Zilis testimony: Musk attempted to poach Sam Altman
OpenAI mounting countersuit defense in week 2 of trial
Courtroom discovery revealing internal leadership dynamics and negotiation history
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MIT Technology Reviewtechnologyreview.com
Publisher excerpt: In the second week of the landmark trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI, Musk’s motivations for bringing the suit were under scrutiny. Last week, Musk took the stand, alleging that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and president Greg Brockman had deceived him into donating $38 million to the company. He claimed…