Elon Musk Faces Second-Day Cross-Examination Over $150B OpenAI Lawsuit
TSLA•Elon Musk returned to the stand for a second day of cross-examination in Oakland as OpenAI lawyers probed text messages over his $38 million nonprofit donation and alleged misrepresentations. Musk is seeking $150 billion in damages and wants OpenAI to revert to nonprofit status.
1. Second-Day Cross-Examination
Elon Musk returned to the witness stand for a second day in Oakland federal court as OpenAI’s counsel pressed him on text messages and emails regarding his initial donation and expectations for a nonprofit venture.
2. Lawsuit Allegations and Damages
Musk alleges OpenAI co-founders misled him when he contributed $38 million, prompting him to seek $150 billion in damages and demand that OpenAI revert to nonprofit status with leadership changes.
3. OpenAI’s Counterarguments
OpenAI’s legal team contends Musk departed in 2018, failed to prioritize safety while on the board, and is motivated by control, noting he had expressed openness to a for-profit structure.
4. Trial Timeline
Cross-examination of Musk by OpenAI counsel will continue followed by questioning from Microsoft’s attorney, with no immediate resolution date set.
