Roundtables: Inside the Musk v. Altman Trial
Quick Take
Elon Musk lost his lawsuit against OpenAI's CEO and President over alleged deception regarding non-profit status.
Key Points
- Musk claimed deception by Altman and Brockman.
- The trial was covered by AI reporter Michelle Kim.
- Musk's allegations were not upheld in court.
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May 19, 2026
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Elon Musk lost his suit against OpenAI, in which he alleged CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman had deceived him over the company’s non-profit status.
Watch as AI reporter and attorney Michelle Kim, who covered the trial for MIT Technology Review, joins in conversation with editor in chief Mat Honan to go behind the scenes of the trial and the implications for the AI race.
Speakers: Mat Honan, Editor in Chief, and Michelle Kim, AI Reporter
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