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Why trust is a big question at the Elon Musk-OpenAI trial

A big theme in the trial’s final days was whether OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is trustworthy.

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May 17, 2026 at 19:46 TechCrunch

Why trust is a big question at the Elon Musk-OpenAI trial

A big theme in the trial’s final days was whether OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is trustworthy.

May 13, 2026 at 17:48 Ars Technica

Altman forced to confront claims at OpenAI trial that he's a prolific liar

"Very painful": Altman relives his Muskian reaction to losing control over OpenAI.

May 13, 2026 at 16:31 TechCrunch

Who trusts Sam Altman?

"I believe I am an honest and trustworthy businessperson," Altman testified in federal court.

May 12, 2026 at 18:05 TechCrunch

Musk mulled handing OpenAI to his children, Altman testifies

Altman said that Musk's focus on controlling the initial for-profit gave him pause because OpenAI was dedicated to keeping advanced AI ou...

May 6, 2026 at 21:57 TechCrunch

Barry Diller trusts Sam Altman. But ‘trust is irrelevant’ as AGI nears, he says.

Barry Diller defended OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, while warning that AGI remains an unpredictable force needing guardrails.

May 4, 2026 at 16:36 TechCrunch

Elon Musk sent ominous texts to Greg Brockman, Sam Altman after asking for a settlement, OpenAI claims

Musk texted OpenAI's president and co-founder saying that he and CEO Sam Altman "will be the most hated men in America" if OpenAI doesn't...

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