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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 Told Sam Altman, Brockman 'You Will Be The Most ... - Times Now
Technology & ScienceWritten by: SparshUpdated May 4, 2026, 21:18 ISTElon Musk reportedly attempted to settle a legal dispute with OpenAI shortly before the trial commenced, reaching out to President Greg Brockman. OpenAI's legal team aims to use Musk's message in court to highlight his motives against the company. Elon Musk initiated a last-minute attempt to settle a legal battle against OpenAI, reaching out to President Greg Brockman shortly before the trial commenced. (Image Created Using AI)Just days before the courtroom battle began, Elon Musk appears to have made a last-minute move behind the scenes. According to a CNBC report, the Tesla chief reached out to OpenAI president Greg Brockman to explore the possibility of a settlement, only for the exchange to quickly turn tense. The message, now part of a legal filing, has added a dramatic twist to an already high-stakes case involving the San Francisco-based AI giant.What The Text Exchange RevealsAs per CNBC, the tech mogul texted Brockman two days before the trial was set to begin. Brockman reportedly suggested a simple resolution, both sides could drop their claims and move on. That’s when things escalated. Musk responded sharply: “By the end of this week, you and Sam will be the most hated men in America. If you insist, so it will be,” the filing states.OpenAI’s legal team has since pushed to include this message as evidence, arguing it reflects Musk’s intent and possible bias. According to their filing, it “tends to prove motive and bias, and, in particular, that Mr. Musk’s motivation in pursuing this lawsuit is to attack a competitor and its principals.”The Ongoing Legal BattleThe lawsuit itself dates back to 2024, when the SpaceX founder accused OpenAI and its leadership, including CEO Sam Altman, of drifting away from their original nonprofit mission.Musk, who co-founded OpenAI in 2015, claims his roughly $38 million contribution was meant to support a public, good initiative, not a profit-driven enterprise. During his testimony last week, he didn’t hold back, accusing Altman and Brockman of trying to “steal a charity.”He also took aim at the company’s current structure, arguing that its for-profit arm had become “the tail wagging the dog.”OpenAI’s Response And What’s NextThe US-based AI giant has firmly rejected Musk’s claims, calling them “baseless.” From its perspective, the lawsuit is less about principle and more about competition, especially given Musk’s involvement with his own AI venture,...
Elon Musk contacted OpenAI leadership seeking deal ahead of legal battle
Elon Musk reached out OpenAI's top leadership before the Oakland trial to settle case. According to CNBC, filling late on Sunday, May 3, revealed that two days before the multi-billion dollar lawsuit, SpaceX boss texted OpenAI's president, Greg Brockman, to gauge his interest in a settlement. The filing says, "When Mr. Brockman responded with a suggestion that both sides drop their ...
Musk texted OpenAI's Brockman about settlement two days before trial ...
The lawsuit, filed earlier this year by Musk against OpenAI, its President Greg Brockman, and CEO Sam Altman, centers on allegations that the company has deviated from its founding principles of developing artificial intelligence for the benefit of humanity, instead allegedly prioritizing profit over its original mission.
