Musk v. Altman week 3: Elon Musk and Sam Altman traded blows over each other’s credibility. Now the jury will pick a side.
US civil litigation between prominent AI figures with no immediate Australian regulatory or governance parallel.
Key points
- The Musk v. Altman civil trial entered its third week, with closing arguments focusing on credibility.
- Altman faced scrutiny over alleged conflicts of interest involving personal investments in OpenAI-adjacent companies.
- Limited direct relevance to APS AI governance work - this is US civil litigation, not policy or regulation.
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"Musk v. Altman week 3: Elon Musk and Sam Altman traded blows over each other’s credibility. Now the jury will pick a side."
Source: MIT Technology Review – AI
Published: 15 May 2026
URL: https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/05/15/1137357/musk-v-altman-week-3/
The Musk v. Altman civil trial concluded its third week with closing arguments centring on Altman's credibility and alleged conflicts of interest, including personal investments in companies doing business with OpenAI. Musk's legal team argued Altman had a history of deception, while OpenAI's counsel contended no binding promises were made to keep the organisation a nonprofit. The case touches on OpenAI's governance structure and corporate conversion, but remains a US civil matter with no direct APS implications.
Retrieved from SIMS, 18 July 2026.