Musk and Altman Face Off: Credibility Under Fire as Jury Decides Fate

2026-05-15 · MIT Tech Review AI · Original

In the concluding week of the high-stakes trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, both parties' legal teams engaged in fierce exchanges regarding their clients' credibility. Altman faced intense questioning about his past, including allegations of dishonesty and conflicts of interest with companies linked to OpenAI. In a counterattack, Altman accused Musk of being driven by a desire for power and control over AI development. As the trial reaches its climax, the jury is set to weigh the arguments and determine which tech titan will emerge victorious.