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Musk v. Altman trial closes with gossip, legal missteps

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Closing arguments in the Musk v. Altman trial revealed significant gossip and questionable legal strategies from both sides. Musk's lawyer struggled to present evidence and made factual errors, while OpenAI's counsel organized existing evidence to counter claims. The trial highlighted alleged misuse of OpenAI models by Musk for xAI's Grok, failed attempts by Musk to acquire or undermine OpenAI, and personal anecdotes about key figures like Sam Altman and Demis Hassabis. AI

IMPACT The trial revealed alleged misuse of AI models and questioned the motivations behind AI company formation and competition.

RANK_REASON This article provides an analysis and commentary on the closing arguments of a legal trial, focusing on the gossip and perceived legal strategies rather than new factual developments.

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Musk v. Altman trial closes with gossip, legal missteps

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  1. The Verge — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Elizabeth Lopatto ·

    Closing time

    Today was closing arguments in the Musk v. Altman trial, and I almost feel bad writing about the unbelievable demolition derby I just witnessed. Steven Molo, Musk's lawyer, stumbled over his words. He at one point called Greg Brockman - a co-defendant - Greg Altman. He erroneousl…

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