Musk vs. Altman Trial: Jury Deliberates, Judge Decides

Closing arguments are complete in the Elon Musk versus Sam Altman trial. A nine-person jury has begun deliberations in Oakland, California. Here's the thing: this case, centered on Musk's 2023 lawsuit claiming fraud by his fellow OpenAI co-founders, has been anything but normal. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers will ultimately decide the future of OpenAI. What's interesting is that Elon Musk skipped town during deliberations, despite telling the judge he would remain available. We don't know if the judge will sanction him for this. OpenAI's lawyers highlighted his absence, while Musk's attorney apologized for it. The jury's decision in this case is only advisory. The judge holds all the power and can disagree with the jury. She also must decide if Musk is owed anything by OpenAI. This outcome could significantly impact the tech world.