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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · 6h ago
Feed: All Latest | How Shivon Zilis Operated as Elon Musk’s OpenAI Insider by Maxwell Zeff, Paresh Dave AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. Shivon Zilis, a longtime Musk associate and mother of four of his children, emerged during the first week of the Musk‑v‑Altman trial as a pivotal behind‑the‑scenes conduit between Elon Musk and OpenAI. Joining OpenAI as an advisor in 2016 and later serving on its nonprofit board (2020‑2023), Zilis also held executive roles at Neuralink and Tesla. Court testimony and documents reveal that she acted as Musk’s informal “chief of staff” and “close advisor,” relaying internal OpenAI developments, negotiating equity structures, and coordinating personnel moves while simultaneously advising OpenAI founders on managing their relationship with Musk. Texts and emails show Zilis updating Musk on fundraising, project progress, and strategic concerns—such as Musk’s desire to limit the influence of Google DeepMind’s leader—and facilitating communications during key moments, including Musk’s departure from the board (February 2018) and later disputes over OpenAI’s shift toward for‑profit funding and valuation. Her dual role as confidante to both Musk and OpenAI leadership underscores the intricate personal and professional ties that have become central to the legal battle over alleged breaches of the original charitable mission of OpenAI. Read more: https://www.wired.com/story/model-behavior-why-everything-in-musk-v-altman-leads-back-to-shivon-zelis/ #ShivonZilis #ElonMusk #OpenAI #SamAltman #GregBrockman #IlyaSutskever
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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · 11h ago
Slate Magazine | Elon Musk Is Probably Going to Lose the OpenAI Case by Tony Ho Tran AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. El Elon Musk, a co‑founder of OpenAI, has sued the artificial‑intelligence firm and its leaders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman for allegedly abandoning its original nonprofit purpose in favor of profit, seeking over $130 billion in damages, the removal of the executives and a return to a pure nonprofit structure. While the trial in Oakland is massive and costly, experts doubt Musk will win, noting he lacks regulatory authority and that no contract obligates OpenAI to stay nonprofit forever. Observers argue Musk’s real aim is not legal victory but a highly public platform to embarrass his former collaborators, expose internal communications, and reshape the narrative around OpenAI’s success—a venture that has outgrown his influence with products like ChatGPT that rival his own technological enterprises. Read more: https://slate.com/technology/2026/04/elon-musk-openai-trial-sam-altman.html #ElonMusk #OpenAI #SamAltman #artificialintelligence #nonprofit #GregBrockman
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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · 12h ago
Observer | The Real Stakes Behind Elon Musk’s Showdown with Sam Altman by Rachel Curry AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. The California trial pits Elon Musk against OpenAI’s chief Sam Altman over whether a company that began as a nonprofit can later become a for‑profit entity without breaching its original mission, with Musk arguing it cannot. Musk—who co‑founded OpenAI and now runs the rival xAI—claims the 2022 $10 billion Microsoft investment and OpenAI’s shift to a capped‑profit model in 2019 (and its 2025 conversion to a public‑benefit corporation) violated the charity’s founding purpose, and he is seeking over $150 billion in damages, a forced return to nonprofit status, and a legal ruling on whether OpenAI’s models are approaching artificial general intelligence. OpenAI contends the suit is driven by personal rivalry and that Musk previously pushed for a for‑profit conversion himself; experts say a court‑ordered reversion to nonprofit is unlikely, though financial penalties may be awarded, and the case could set precedent for how future AI startups balance nonprofit origins with profit‑driven growth. Read more: https://observer.com/2026/04/elon-musk-openai-sam-altman-lawsuit-trial/ #ElonMusk #SamAltman #OpenAI #lawsuits #technology #GregBrockman #YvonneRogers
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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · 15h ago
The Guardian | Musk faces third day of questioning in contentious trial over OpenAI’s founding by Dara Kerr in Oakland and Nick Robins-Early AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI entered its third day of testimony in a federal courthouse in Oakland, with the Tesla CEO facing further questioning and preparing to call additional witnesses, including OpenAI president Greg Brockman, while OpenAI’s co‑founder Sam Altman is slated to testify later in the three‑week trial. Musk, who co‑founded OpenAI in 2015, alleges that Altman, Brockman and the company breached an original agreement by converting the nonprofit into a for‑profit entity, enriching themselves and violating the founders’ intent, and is seeking to reverse the conversion and obtain $134 billion in damages for the nonprofit arm. OpenAI denies the claims, saying Musk was aware of the for‑profit plans and accusing him of jealousy over the firm’s success, and argues it remains overseen by a nonprofit. The case, watched closely by Silicon Valley, could affect OpenAI’s planned public listing later this year and has broader implications for the AI industry, with a nine‑person jury to decide liability and the judge determining any remedies. Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/30/openai-founding-trial-elon-musk-sam-altman #ElonMusk #OpenAI #GregBrockman #SamAltman #YvonneGonzalezRogers
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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · 16h ago
US Top News and Analysis | OpenAI trial live updates: Musk takes the stand again after heated cross-examination AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. Elon Musk returned to the stand for a third time on Thursday as the OpenAI trial entered its fourth day, facing heated cross‑examination by OpenAI’s lawyer William Savitt. Musk reiterated that he lost trust in Sam Altman by late 2022, citing Microsoft’s $10 billion investment in 2023 as the tipping point that convinced him the company’s for‑profit arm had overtaken its original nonprofit mission, effectively “stealing the charity” he helped seed with $38 million. He argued that a small for‑profit subsidiary could support the nonprofit, but it should not become the “main event.” After Musk’s testimony, his attorneys are expected to call Jared Birchall, the manager of Musk’s family office, and possibly Greg Brockman and Stanford professor Stuart Russell as additional witnesses. The case is overseen by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in federal court in Oakland, California. Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/30/openai-trial-elon-musk-sam-altman-live-updates.html #ElonMusk #WilliamSavitt #SamAltman #OpenAI #Microsoft #GregBrockman #YvonneGonzalezRogers #JaredBirchall #StuartRussell
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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · 1d ago
NPR Topics: News | In court, Elon Musk accuses OpenAI of trying to 'have your cake and eat it, too' by John Ruwitch AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. In court testimony in Oakland on April 28‑29, 2026, Elon Musk said he was a “fool” for funding OpenAI and accused the company’s leaders—CEO Sam Altman and president Greg Brockman—of turning the original 2015 nonprofit into a for‑profit enterprise that “stole” a charity. Musk argued that the 2020 Microsoft investment and a later $10 billion injection gave Microsoft undue control, violated OpenAI’s promise to stay open, and effectively made the for‑profit arm the dominant entity of a $20 billion‑valued organization. He is seeking Altman’s ouster, a rollback of the for‑profit structure, and greater control, while acknowledging his own $38 million contribution and claiming the nonprofit’s mission has been compromised. Read more: https://www.npr.org/2026/04/29/nx-s1-5803833/elon-musk-testimony-openai-altman-day-2 #ElonMusk #OpenAI #SamAltman #ArtificialGeneralIntelligence #AIgovernance #GregBrockman #WilliamSavitt
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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · 1d ago
qwant news | Elon Musk accuses OpenAI CEO Sam Altman of trying to 'steal' a charity - SiliconANGLE AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. Elon Musk testified in a landmark trial accusing OpenAI co‑founder Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman of turning the 2015 nonprofit that he helped launch into a for‑profit enterprise, effectively “stealing” a charity; Musk argues that the creation of a multibillion‑dollar commercial arm violates the original charitable mission and seeks to have Altman and Brockman removed and OpenAI restored to nonprofit status, while OpenAI counters that Musk’s lawsuit is a self‑serving attempt to cripple his own rival AI firm xAI, dismissing his claims as baseless and highlighting that the case hinges on whether the shift to a profit model breaches charity laws, with other industry figures such as Microsoft’s Satya Nadella expected to testify. Read more: https://siliconangle.com/2026/04/28/elon-musk-accuses-openai-ceo-sam-altman-trying-steal-charity/ #ElonMusk #OpenAI #SamAltman #GregBrockman #Microsoft #BillSavitt #SatyaNadella
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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · 2d ago
qwant news | Sam Altman that could reshape AI's future AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. Elon Musk, Tesla’s CEO and one of OpenAI’s co‑founders, took the stand Tuesday at a federal courthouse in Oakland in a civil lawsuit he filed in 2024 against OpenAI chief Sam Altman, co‑founder Greg Brockman, and Microsoft. Musk alleges the trio abandoned OpenAI’s original nonprofit mission to steward safe, open artificial‑intelligence development, turning the organization into a for‑profit venture valued at roughly $852 billion after a massive Microsoft investment. In opening statements, Musk’s lawyer quoted OpenAI’s founding charter and accused Altman and Brockman of “stealing a charity.” Musk testified that he expects AI to surpass human intelligence within a year and warned that, like an uncontrolled child, such super‑intelligent systems could become dangerous without built‑in values. The nine‑person jury was selected Monday, and the three‑week trial will continue with additional testimony from Altman, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, and others. Read more: https://abc7news.com/post/tesla-ceo-elon-musk-takes-stand-trial-openai-sam-altman-could-reshape-artificial-intelligence-future/18990312/ #SamAltman #ElonMusk #OpenAI #Microsoft #GregBrockman #StevenMolo #SatyaNadella
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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · 2d ago
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera | Musk testifies at OpenAI trial it’s not OK to ‘loot a charity’ AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. Elon Musk testified at a high‑stakes trial against OpenAI, its co‑founder Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman, claiming they betrayed the company’s original charitable mission by turning the nonprofit into a profit‑driven enterprise and seeking $150 billion in damages and a return to nonprofit status, with proceeds to OpenAI’s charitable arm. Musk argued that allowing a “charity” to be looted would undermine charitable giving in America, citing his own long‑standing concerns about AI safety and his substantial early funding of OpenAI. OpenAI’s lawyers countered that Musk pushed for a for‑profit structure to secure computing power and talent, and accused him of wanting “the keys to the kingdom” after his 2023 launch of xAI. The judge admonished Musk to curb his social‑media attacks on Altman, while both parties, along with Microsoft’s Satya Nadella, are expected to testify, underscoring the broader implications for OpenAI’s leadership, a potential IPO, and public anxiety about AI. Read more: https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/4/28/musk-testifies-at-openai-trial-its-not-ok-to-loot-a-charity?traffic_source=rss #ElonMusk #OpenAI #SamAltman #Microsoft #ChatGPT #GregBrockman
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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · 2d ago
BBC News | Musk says basis of charitable giving at stake in OpenAI lawsuit AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. A trial in Oakland pits Elon Musk against OpenAI co‑founder Sam Altman over a lawsuit alleging that Altman and other executives “stole a charity” by turning OpenAI’s original nonprofit into a commercial venture. Musk, who contributed roughly $38 million to the nonprofit, says the move breaches charitable trust and amounts to unjust enrichment, seeking billions in damages to restore the nonprofit arm and oust Altman. OpenAI’s lawyers counter that Musk’s motivations stem from jealousy and a desire to control the company, accusing him of bullying founders and trying to merge OpenAI with his own firms. Both sides have been warned by the judge not to use their platforms to influence the case, and a verdict is expected in late May. Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz027nyz529o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss #ElonMusk #SamAltman #OpenAI #xAI #ChatGPT #StevenMolo #YvonneGonzalezRogers #GregBrockman
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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · 2d ago
NPR Topics: News | As trial against OpenAI begins, Elon Musk seeks Sam Altman's ouster by John Ruwitch AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. Elon Musk has taken Sam Altman and other OpenAI leaders to court in Oakland, alleging that they illegally turned the nonprofit they co‑founded into a for‑profit enterprise, enriching themselves and violating the original charitable mission. Musk’s lawsuit seeks to reverse the 2019 conversion, force Altman, President Greg Brockman and Microsoft to return billions of “ill‑gotten” profits, and remove Altman from the nonprofit board and both Altman and Brockman from the for‑profit company’s officer roles. Musk’s attorney argues the shift compromised AI safety and created a concentration risk, while OpenAI counters that the for‑profit arm was a necessary, agreed‑upon step that has not altered its mission. The trial, expected to last about three weeks, will feature testimony from Musk, Altman, Brockman, Microsoft’s Satya Nadella and key OpenAI researchers. Read more: https://www.npr.org/2026/04/28/nx-s1-5801438/musk-altman-openai-trial-opening-statements #ElonMusk #OpenAI #SamAltman #GregBrockman #Microsoft #SteveMolo #SatyaNadella #WilliamSavitt
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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · 2d ago
qwant news | Sam Altman feud explained as OpenAI trial begins AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. El Elon Musk has sued OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, alleging that the company they co‑founded in 2015 abandoned its original nonprofit mission and that Altman “betrayed” that purpose by converting it into a for‑profit hybrid; Musk seeks more than $134 billion in damages to be paid to OpenAI’s nonprofit arm and wants Altman and President Greg Brockman removed, while also naming Microsoft as a defendant for allegedly helping the shift. The case, heard in federal court in Oakland, California before Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, began with jury selection on Monday and opening statements Tuesday, and is expected to last about three weeks, with both Musk and Altman slated to testify. The trial’s outcome could reshape OpenAI’s structure—potentially reverting it to a nonprofit, imposing leadership changes, or even prompting a breakup—and affect its push toward artificial general intelligence, its upcoming IPO, and the broader AI landscape, as OpenAI calls the lawsuit baseless and a campaign of harassment, while Microsoft denies the allegations. Read more: https://www.newsweek.com/elon-musk-vs-sam-altman-feud-explained-as-openai-trial-begins-11886815 #SamAltman #ElonMusk #OpenAI #GregBrockman #Microsoft #YvonneGonzalezRogers #SatyaNadella
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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · 2d ago
News Headlines | OpenAI trial begins pitting Elon Musk against Sam Altman AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. A civil trial in Oakland began on April 28, 2026, pitting Elon Musk against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman over the company’s shift from a nonprofit to a for‑profit “wealth machine.” Musk alleges that Altman and president Greg Brockman betrayed the original mission to steward AI for humanity, seeking $150 billion in damages, the removal of Altman and Brockman, and a return to nonprofit status, with proceeds to OpenAI’s charitable arm. He claims he contributed about $38 million in seed funding and that the transformation was done without his consent. OpenAI counters that Musk was aware of, and even supported, the change, and argues his lawsuit is driven by personal grievances after he left the board and started his own AI venture. The case could affect OpenAI’s planned IPO, its valuation—potentially up to $1 trillion—and broader public concerns about AI governance. Read more: https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2026/0428/1570667-musk-altman-trial/ #ElonMusk #SamAltman #GregBrockman #OpenAI #Microsoft #YvonneRogers #SatyaNadella #xAI #business #YvonneGonzalezRogers
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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · 3d ago
The Guardian | Musk and Altman’s bitter feud over OpenAI to be laid bare in court by Dara Kerr and Nick Robins-Early AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. Elon Musk has taken Sam Altman and OpenAI to trial in Oakland, claiming the AI startup abandoned its original nonprofit mission after Altman reorganised the company into a for‑profit entity, stole Musk’s $38 million contribution and enriched himself and president Greg Brockman, and is therefore liable for up to $134 billion in damages and removal of the two executives. OpenAI argues Musk knew of and even approved the restructuring, characterises the suit as a jealous, baseless “harassment” campaign and says the funding was a tax‑deductible donation, not an investment. The case, which pits two of Silicon Valley’s most powerful figures against each other and could affect OpenAI’s slated $1 trillion‑valued public offering, will be heard by a nine‑person jury over two to three weeks, with high‑profile witnesses—including Microsoft’s Satya Nadella—and a trove of internal emails and texts that promise to expose the bitter, long‑running rivalry between the tech titans. Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/26/musk-altman-openai-court #ElonMusk #SamAltman #GregBrockman #OpenAI #Microsoft #YvonneGonzalezRogers #SatyaNadella
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