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OpenAI trial live updates: Elon Musk returns to court - NBC Bay Area
Live Blog EndedApr 29, 2026 NBC Universal, Inc. A trial over a lawsuit against OpenAI resumed Wednesday with Elon Musk returning to the stand. Bob Redell reports. What to KnowElon Musk has filed a $134 billion lawsuit against Sam Altman and his top lieutenant, Greg Brockman, along with Microsoft over its investments in OpenAI, in 2024.Musk claims OpenAI violated its original mission to operate as a nonprofit focused on developing artificial intelligence for the benefit of humanity.OpenAI has brushed off Musk’s allegations as a case of sour grapes aimed at undercutting its rapid growth and bolstering Musk’s own xAI, which he launched in 2023 as a competitor.The nine-person jury was selected Monday and the trial is scheduled to take three weeks. Editor's note: This live blog has ended and is no longer being updated. Click here for a recap of today's proceedings. A trial over a lawsuit against OpenAI resumed Wednesday with Elon Musk returning to the stand. Musk, the Tesla CEO, world's richest man and OpenAI cofounder, first took the stand Tuesday in the high-stakes trial revolving around a bitter feud with his former friend Sam Altman that could reshape the future development of artificial intelligence. NBC Bay Area business and tech reporter Scott Budman is at the federal courthouse in Oakland and providing live updates below.
OpenAI lawsuit updates: Elon Musk v. Sam Altman trial day 4
Thu, Apr 30 20265:22 PM EDTJudge considers motion to strike some of Birchall's testimony After the jury left, the judge heard arguments over a motion to strike some of Birchall's testimony about xAI's bid to acquire OpenAI. OpenAI's lawyers sought to eliminate at least part of it, and possibly documents that were unearthed in discovery, from consideration by the jury. OpenAI's attorney, Wilson, pressed Birchall to clarify how he became convinced that Altman was somehow inappropriately negotiating "on both sides of the table" to restructure OpenAI. Birchall said some of his information was from public sources, like news, and other information came from lawyers. He testified he did not have any inside information from bankers, OpenAI leaders or board members about what was going on at the company. Gonzalez Rogers also asked Birchall clarifying questions, and she said she would decide on how to deal with his testimony in the coming days.—Ashley Capoot and Lora Kolodny CORRECTION: This post has been updated to reflect that it was OpenAI's lawyers seeking to have part of Birchall's testimony eliminated.Thu, Apr 30 20264:35 PM EDTJury leaves for the day, judge meets with lawyersElon Musk is questioned by Russell Cohen, a lawyer for Microsoft, during Musk's lawsuit over OpenAI for-profit conversion at a federal courthouse in Oakland, California, U.S., April 30, 2026 in a courtroom sketch. Vicki Behringer | ReutersJudge Gonzalez Rogers is letting the jury go a few minutes early so that she can confer with the lawyers about an objection. There are no proceedings tomorrow, so the next time the jury will be back in court is on Monday morning. Gonzalez Rogers gave the jurors strict instructions not to speak about the case or carry out any research about it over the next three days. The jury left the courtroom, and lawyers for Musk and OpenAI are awaiting further instructions.—Ashley CapootThu, Apr 30 20264:28 PM EDTBirchall's testimony winds downOpenAI's attorney, Wilson, concluded his questioning. A lawyer representing Microsoft briefly stood up to ask Birchall a few questions. That exchange lasted less than five minutes. Now, Musk's lawyer, Kry, is carrying out his redirect. Court is only in session for 20 more minutes, so Birchall's testimony could conclude the day. —Ashley CapootThu, Apr 30 20263:39 PM EDTBirchall unsure if OpenAI donations by Musk came with restrictionsJared Birchall is questioned by Robert Kry, Elon Musk's lawyer, during Musk's lawsuit over Open...
Elon Musk asked Greg Brockman to settle days before OpenAI trial, court ...
Elon Musk contacted OpenAI's president two nights before his civil trial against the company was due to begin, according to court documents filed on Sunday.
Musk Sought Settlement With OpenAI Before Oakland Trial, Filing ...
May 4 (Reuters) - Elon Musk contacted OpenAI President Greg Brockman to gauge interest in a settlement two days before their high-stakes trial got underway in Oakland federal court ...
