Musk’s biggest loyalist became his biggest liability

The Verge
Shivon Zilis’s testimony in the Musk v. Altman trial reveals her deep, conflicting loyalties to Elon Musk while serving on the OpenAI board.

Summary

In the Musk v. Altman trial, Shivon Zilis provided testimony that ultimately undermined Elon Musk’s case. As a former OpenAI board member and a mother of four of Musk’s children, Zilis faced scrutiny regarding her dual roles. Her contemporaneous notes and emails revealed that she frequently acted to protect Musk’s interests and control over AI developments, even while serving on the OpenAI board. Despite her attempt to appear neutral, evidence of her behind-the-scenes machinations and her direct allegiance to Musk suggest she prioritized his agenda over her professional obligations at OpenAI.

(Source:The Verge)