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Elon Musk grilled on AI profits at OpenAI trial
Elon Musk faced questioning from OpenAI's lawyers for a third day in a California trial. He struggled to justify how his for-profit AI empire differs from the OpenAI project he is challenging, prompting tense exchanges.
Why It Matters
The cross-examination focuses on the business models and profits of AI ventures, highlighting a high-profile legal dispute that could influence AI industry norms.
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Musk questioned on AI-profit model during OpenAI trial's third day
April 30, 2026
Elon Musk sparred with the OpenAI defense attorney for a third day of hearings in a California trial, seeking to explain why his for-profit AI empire differs from the project he is challenging. He told the attorney, "Few answers are going to be complete, especially when you cut me off all the time," as he resumed the cross-examination on Thursday morning.