Elon Musk had a bad week in court

Elon Musk's week in court over his lawsuit against OpenAI did not go as planned. The trial, which Musk himself initiated over claims that OpenAI 'stole a nonprofit,' saw him take the stand and deliver what many observers described as a damaging performance. According to The Vergecast, Musk spent much of his testimony arguing with lawyers—including his own—and contradicting earlier statements. Jurors appeared unconvinced, and legal analysts suggested Musk's behavior made him seem more petty than prepared. Key revelations included Musk confirming that his AI company xAI used OpenAI's models to train Grok, undercutting his own arguments.

The broader context of the trial includes evidence that Musk was once a key driver of OpenAI's mission but later soured on the company. The Vergecast also covered other tech news, including Valve's new Steam Controller, Samsung's leaked smart glasses, and the FCC targeting Disney-owned ABC stations. But the Musk trial dominated discussions, with many noting the irony that Musk's worst enemy in court appeared to be himself. The outcome of the case is still uncertain, but Musk's legal strategy has been seriously undermined by his own testimony.