Week 3 of Musk vs. Altman: Legal Teams Clash Over Credibility as Jury Prepares to Decide

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

The third and final week of the Musk vs. Altman trial saw intense exchanges between legal representatives concerning the credibility of Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Altman faced tough questions regarding accusations of dishonesty and conflicts of interest with companies associated with OpenAI. In a heated defense, Altman countered by accusing Musk of being a power-hungry individual who seeks to dominate the trajectory of AI development. As the trial wraps up, the jury prepares to take a side in this high-stakes legal battle.