AI BriefingMusk-Altman Trial Begins
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The main trial in the Musk v. Altman lawsuit begins on April 27 in Oakland.
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The merits trial in Elon Musk v. Sam Altman begins on April 27 at the federal court in Oakland, California, USA.
Musk's lawsuit was filed in 2024, and has now been narrowed to two issues: breach of charitable trust and unjust enrichment. The damages sought total up to $134 billion against OpenAI and Microsoft combined.
Musk, Altman, and Greg Brockman are expected to testify at the trial, and Jared Birchall, Mira Murati, Satya Nadella, and Shivon Zilis are also included on the witness list.
The trial is presided over by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, and the jury verdict will be advisory in nature. Even if the jury finds OpenAI liable, the final decision rests with the judge, and if liability is found, a remedies phase could follow starting in mid-May.
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