Musk vs Altman Trial: Jury Deliberates OpenAI Fraud

Closing arguments are complete in the trial between Elon Musk and Sam Altman. A nine-person jury has begun deliberations in a federal courthouse. This trial is about Musk's 2023 lawsuit, claiming his fellow OpenAI cofounders defrauded him. Elon Musk gave testy testimony. He was forced to admit his co-parenting relationship with an OpenAI executive. Sam Altman implied Musk cared more about memes than the company. What's interesting is Musk skipped town after telling the judge he would stay. It's not yet known if Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers will sanction him for this. OpenAI's lawyers highlighted Musk's absence during closing arguments. Musk's attorney apologized for his client not being there. He also compared Altman and OpenAI's president to people assuring hikers of a rickety bridge's safety. OpenAI's lawyers called Musk's actions "sour grapes." The jury's decision is only advisory. Judge Rogers holds the power to disagree with the jury. She will decide what, if anything, Musk is owed by OpenAI. This means the future of OpenAI could still see surprises.