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techcrunch ai · May 17, 2026

Trust takes center stage in Elon Musk vs OpenAI trial

jurors are now deciding the openai trial outcome after closing arguments focused on ceo sam altman's truthfulness and credibility.

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lawyers delivered closing arguments in the elon musk versus openai lawsuit, leaving the jury to determine if the ai lab violated agreements by shifting towards a for-profit structure. the trial's final days focused heavily on sam altman's credibility, with musk's attorney challenging the veracity of his congressional testimony. this scrutiny reflects a wider crisis of confidence in ai labs, as their private nature obscures decision-making from policymakers and the public. the case underscores the growing difficulty stakeholders face in assessing the intent and safety commitments of powerful ai entities.

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