Musk vs. Altman: Week 1 Highlights - Deception Claims and AI Warnings Unveiled
2026-05-01 · MIT Tech Review AI · Original
In a gripping first week of the high-profile trial involving Elon Musk and OpenAI, Musk took to the stand, dressed sharply in a black suit and tie. He accused OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman of misleading him into funding the organization. During his testimony, Musk expressed serious concerns about the potential dangers of artificial intelligence, warning that it could pose a catastrophic threat to humanity. He also acknowledged that his own company, xAI, draws heavily on the models developed by OpenAI. The trial has drawn widespread attention as it explores the complex relationship and tensions between one of the tech industry's most influential figures and the company he helped establish.