Musk vs. Altman: Opening statements begin in high-stakes federal trial
The long-standing digital feud between Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has moved from social media jibes to a federal courtroom in Oakland, California.
The month long-trial, overseen by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, centers on Musk’s allegations of fraud and breach of contract regarding the origins and mission of OpenAI.
“Musk and Altman are so big, so larger than life, and so unrelatable,” says University of San Diego professor Sarah Federman, who specializes in conflict resolution. “That's what makes them so delicious to watch as........
