Mira Murati slams Sam Altman in court

10-May-2026

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The trial in Elon Musk's lawsuit against Sam Altman reveals internal conflicts at OpenAI, with Mira Murati accusing Altman of inconsistent leadership and withholding information. Microsoft maintained neutrality during Altman's brief ousting but gained exclusive early access to OpenAI's technology. 

OpenAI staff independently petitioned for Altman's reinstatement. Shivon Zilis detailed her advisory role at OpenAI and personal relationship with Musk, highlighting concerns over ChatGPT's surprise launch and opposing risky investments. Musk once considered integrating OpenAI with Tesla to manage AGI development safely.