Shivon Zilis Testifies: OpenAI Trial, Musk Relationship

Shivon Zilis, the mother of four of Elon Musk's children, testified in the OpenAI trial yesterday. She took the stand on the sixth day of a lawsuit where Musk is suing OpenAI's CEO and President. Here's the thing: Zilis worked at OpenAI since 2016 and served on its board for four years. She described her relationship with Musk as complicated, starting with a "one-off" and evolving into a romantic partnership after he offered to be a platonic sperm donor. What's interesting is that Zilis stated her relationship with Musk did not influence her decisions as an OpenAI board member, saying her allegiance was to "AI for humanity." OpenAI President Greg Brockman testified that some board members wanted to remove her due to her relationship with Musk, but they ultimately trusted her. The bottom line: This trial offers a rare glimpse into the complex personal and professional ties at the heart of Silicon Valley's tech giants.