Musk vs. OpenAI: Week 2 Highlights with Zilis Revealing Poaching Attempts

2026-05-08 · MIT Tech Review AI · Original

The second week of the high-profile trial involving Elon Musk and OpenAI has delved deeper into Musk's reasons for his lawsuit. Last week, Musk took the witness stand, claiming that OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman and president Greg Brockman misled him into donating $38 million to the organization. He alleges they assured him that they would uphold certain commitments. In a surprising twist, Shivon Zilis disclosed that Musk had attempted to recruit Sam Altman away from OpenAI, adding layers to the ongoing legal battle. This case continues to attract attention as it raises questions about transparency and ethics in the tech industry.