Sam Altman was winning on the stand, but it might not be enough

Sam Altman presented a compelling testimony in the trial, appearing credible and even likable to the jury, despite accusations of being a "lying snake." He countered claims of stealing a charity by stating he helped build it and that Elon Musk tried to sabotage it. Altman detailed Musk's insistence on total control over OpenAI's for-profit arm, contrasting it with OpenAI's mission to prevent any single entity from controlling AGI. He also shared Musk's unsettling response to succession plans, suggesting control could pass to his children. Contemporaneous documents largely support Altman's account, unlike some of Musk's claims. Despite Altman's strong performance and potential to win the suit, the author suggests Musk's primary objective might be to punish Altman, Brockman, and OpenAI, a goal he has already achieved by reinforcing negative public perceptions of Altman.

(Source：The Verge)