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Daily courtroom updates on Elon Musk's civil trial against Sam Altman and OpenAI.

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  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    OpenAI Mission Under Fire as Judge Reins In Musk

    Jurors heard testimony challenging whether OpenAI still serves its nonprofit mission, while cross-examination kept pressing Musk on contracts, control, and his repeated “steal from a charity” framing. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Jury hears testimony that OpenAI has not lived up to its mission – NBC Bay Area — NBC Bay Area https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/jury-hears-testimony-openai-mission/4081478/ 2. In OpenAI trial, former technology chief says Altman sowed 'chaos,' distrust among top executives – Firstpost — Firstpost https://www.firstpost.com/tech/in-openai-trial-former-technology-chief-says-altman-sowed-chaos-distrust-among-top-executives-14008377.html 3. How a mother of Elon Musk’s children became a key witness in his lawsuit against OpenAI - ABC17NEWS — ABC17NEWS https://abc17news.com/money/cnn-business-consumer/2026/05/07/how-a-mother-of-elon-musks-children-became-a-key-witness-in-his-lawsuit-against-openai/ 4. Judge in OpenAI trial keeps Elon in check — New York Post https://nypost.com/2026/04/30/business/judge-in-openai-trial-keeps-elon-in-check/ Feedback? Email musk-v-altman-daily@lanternpodcasts.com

    6 min

  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    AGI Definition Hits Court as Zilis Reopens Musk’s Control Fight

    The trial’s second week turned on documents and testimony: Microsoft and OpenAI’s 2019 AGI definition entered the record, while Shivon Zilis’s testimony sharpened the dispute over whether Musk wanted OpenAI’s mission preserved or its governance brought under his control. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Microsoft and OpenAI’s definition of AGI was just revealed. | The Verge — The Verge https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/925091/microsoft-and-openais-definition-of-agi-was-just-revealed 2. OpenAI trial: Shivon Zilis says Musk offered Altman a Tesla board seat — CNBC https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/07/open-ai-trial-shivon-zilis-musk-altman-tesla-board.html 3. Elon Musk tried to hire OpenAI founders to start AI unit inside Tesla - Ars Technica — The Financial Times https://www.ft.com/content/c93ba0c9-caec-4707-8f27-a1abb8de115e 4. OpenAI president discloses his $30b stake in the company | Business | Jamaica Gleaner — Jamaica Gleaner https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/business/20260506/openai-president-discloses-his-30b-stake-company 5. In 'Musk v Altman', this judge will make the final call - AOL — AOL https://www.aol.com/finance/musk-v-altman-judge-final-235253382.html Feedback? Email musk-v-altman-daily@lanternpodcasts.com

    9 min

  3. 5 DAYS AGO

    Brockman’s Testimony Sharpens Musk’s OpenAI Trial

    Greg Brockman’s testimony is moving the OpenAI trial from origin-story rhetoric into evidence about control, motive, disclosure, and the nonprofit mission. The jury is now hearing both Musk’s betrayal theory and OpenAI’s competition-and-control defense. In this episode: Top stories: 1. 'I thought he was going to hit me' OpenAI co-founder says of Musk - BBC News — BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn7pg8ymgezo 2. Elon Musk’s OpenAI case turns on claims of betrayal and competition — WatcherGuru https://www.financial-world.org/news/news/financial/30602/elon-musks-openai-case-turns-on-claims-of-betrayal-and-competition/ 3. Sam Altman, Greg Brockman Didn't Inform Musk Of Their Personal Investments In Cerebras While OpenAI Was Looking To Acquire It In 2017 — OfficeChai https://officechai.com/ai/sam-altman-greg-brockman-didnt-inform-musk-of-their-personal-investments-in-cerebras-while-openai-was-looking-to-acquire-it-in-2017/ 4. “Were we honest?”: Brockman’s journal becomes central in Musk vs OpenAI dispute — Moneycontrol https://www.moneycontrol.com/technology/were-we-honest-brockman-s-journal-becomes-central-in-musk-vs-openai-dispute-article-13908268.html Feedback? Email musk-v-altman-daily@lanternpodcasts.com

    7 min

  4. 6 DAYS AGO

    Brockman Takes the Stand as OpenAI’s Origins Go on Trial

    The trial moves from Musk’s testimony into Brockman’s expected turn, with early exhibits putting OpenAI’s founding emails, nonprofit mission, and Microsoft-backed restructuring at the center. The stakes are no longer abstract: governance, IPO timing, and potential remedies are all in play. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Musk vs OpenAI trial enters second week — France24 https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260504-musk-vs-openai-trial-enters-second-week 2. All the evidence revealed so far in Musk v. Altman - The Verge — Hayden Field https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/920775/evidence-exhibits-elon-musk-sam-altman-openai-trial 3. OpenAI lawsuit updates: Elon Musk v. Sam Altman trial day 2 - CNBC — CNBC https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/28/openai-trial-elon-musk-sam-altman-live-updates.html 4. Musk v. Altman week 1: Elon Musk says he was duped, warns AI could kill us all, and admits that xAI distills OpenAI’s models | MIT Technology Review — MIT Technology Review https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/05/01/1136800/musk-v-altman-week-1-musk-says-he-was-duped-warns-ai-could-kill-us-all-and-admits-that-xai-distills-openais-models/ Feedback? Email musk-v-altman-daily@lanternpodcasts.com

    7 min

  5. 2 MAY

    Musk’s OpenAI Case Meets a Messier Record

    Musk’s first week on the stand sharpened the stakes but complicated his betrayal narrative, as testimony turned to Microsoft’s capped investment, OpenAI’s restructuring, xAI’s use of OpenAI models, and what his $38 million donation was meant to buy. In this episode: Top stories: 1. OpenAI lawsuit updates: Elon Musk v. Sam Altman trial day 4 - CNBC — Lora Kolodny,Ashley Capoot https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/30/openai-trial-elon-musk-sam-altman-live-updates.html 2. Musk’s Trial Against OpenAI Hits Some Rough Spots in First Week — Bloomberglaw https://news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/musks-trial-against-openai-hits-some-rough-spots-in-first-week 3. Musk v. Altman week 1: Elon Musk says he was duped, warns AI could kill us all, and admits that xAI distills OpenAI’s models | MIT Technology Review — MIT Technology Review https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/05/01/1136800/musk-v-altman-week-1-musk-says-he-was-duped-warns-ai-could-kill-us-all-and-admits-that-xai-distills-openais-models/ Feedback? Email musk-v-altman-daily@lanternpodcasts.com

    5 min

  6. 1 MAY

    Musk Grilled as OpenAI Trial Pivots to Control, Cash, and xAI

    Musk’s third day on the stand put his own AI business and control ambitions under scrutiny, while the judge kept the case focused on OpenAI’s nonprofit obligations, Microsoft ties, and alleged enrichment—not existential-risk speeches. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Elon Musk vs OpenAI in Court: Tech Billionaire Grilled Over AI Profits, Nonprofit Mission and Charity ‘Looting’ Claims — AFP https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/i-am-not-a-lawyer-musk-grilled-over-ai-profits-at-openai-trial-1.500525224 2. Elon Musk says his xAI startup’s models were partially trained on OpenAI’s tech — San Francisco Chronicle https://www.sfchronicle.com/tech/article/elon-musk-openai-trial-xai-22234502.php 3. All the evidence unveiled so far in Musk v. Altman - The Verge — The Verge https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/920775/evidence-exhibits-elon-musk-sam-altman-openai-trial 4. OpenAI lawsuit: Elon Musk criticises Microsoft’s role and $10 billion backing — Moneycontrol https://www.moneycontrol.com/technology/openai-lawsuit-elon-musk-criticises-microsoft-s-role-and-10-billion-backing-article-13904396.html 5. Musk vs. Altman: Elon’s apocalypse postponed — SF Standard https://sfstandard.com/2026/04/30/musk-altman-day3-openai/ Feedback? Email musk-v-altman-daily@lanternpodcasts.com

    9 min

  7. 30 APR

    Musk’s Timing Problem Takes Center Stage at OpenAI Trial

    Musk’s testimony put OpenAI’s origin story under oath, with the defense pressing timing, control, and competing motives while the case’s possible remedies threaten OpenAI’s governance, Microsoft ties, and future financing. In this episode: Top stories: 1. View from the courtroom: OpenAI lawyer presses Elon Musk on key timing question — Nbcnews https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/openai-trial-elon-musk-second-day-testimony-timing-rcna342725 2. Musk vs. OpenAI trial begins with internal emails, AGI governance, and billions in potential damages at stake — TechSpot https://www.techspot.com/news/112228-musk-vs-openai-trial-begins-internal-emails-agi.html 3. Musk v. Altman: A Charm Offensive Gone Astray — r/OpenAI (23 pts, 3 comments) https://www.reddit.com/r/OpenAI/comments/1sz7o8a/musk_v_altman_a_charm_offensive_gone_astray/ 4. 'I was a fool to give free money': Musk took the stand in court against OpenAI – Oninvest — Yuliya Kotova https://en.oninvest.com/article/i-was-a-fool-to-give-free-money-musk-took-the-stand-in-court-against-openai 5. OpenAI's fate to be decided within three weeks — r/OpenAI (139 pts, 49 comments) https://www.reddit.com/r/OpenAI/comments/1szj0s8/openais_fate_to_be_decided_within_three_weeks/ Feedback? Email musk-v-altman-daily@lanternpodcasts.com

    10 min

  8. 29 APR

    Musk v. Altman Jury Is Seated as OpenAI Trial Opens

    A nine-person Oakland jury is in place for Musk v. Altman, with opening statements next and the judge retaining final say. The case now turns from celebrity bias to charitable-trust and unjust-enrichment claims over OpenAI’s nonprofit-to-profit shift. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Musk v. Altman Seats Jury Before OpenAI Arguments — Implicator https://www.implicator.ai/musk-v-altman-trial-seats-nine-jurors-before-openai-arguments-2/ Feedback? Email musk-v-altman-daily@lanternpodcasts.com

    4 min

  9. 28 APR

    Musk Testifies as Judge Warns Him to Log Off

    Musk’s courtroom fight over OpenAI’s nonprofit origins moved from pleadings to testimony, while Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers signaled she may rein in public commentary as she—not the advisory jury—ultimately decides the remedies. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Elon Musk v. Sam Altman live updates: Tesla CEO expects AI to be ... — Abc7news https://abc7news.com/live-updates/elon-musk-sam-altman-live-updates-week-1-trial-could-alter-direction-artificial-intelligence/18968485/ 2. Judge excoriates Musk for posting about OpenAI case and threatens gag order — Washington Examiner https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/4546219/judge-excoriates-elon-musk-posting-about-openai-case-threatens-gag-order/ Feedback? Email musk-v-altman-daily@lanternpodcasts.com

    4 min
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