Emails show Musk offered Altman Tesla board seat in 2017

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Federal court testimony has revealed that Elon Musk sought to recruit Sam Altman to lead an artificial intelligence lab at Tesla months before leaving OpenAI's board. The details emerged during the ongoing Musk v. Altman trial.

A few months before Elon Musk resigned from OpenAI's board in February 2018, he contacted Sam Altman about joining a planned world-class AI lab inside Tesla. Musk also extended an offer for Altman to take a seat on the Tesla board, according to emails presented in court on Wednesday.

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Illustration of Elon Musk in court presenting evidence about recruiting OpenAI founders in 2018 during his trial against Sam Altman.
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Trial evidence reveals musk's 2018 efforts to hire openai founders

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New documents presented in the Musk v. Altman trial show Elon Musk proposed bringing OpenAI leaders including Sam Altman to Tesla in 2018. The evidence highlights Musk's push for control over the AI lab's direction at the time.

Jury selected in Musk v. Altman trial in Oakland court

A jury was selected on Monday in federal court in Oakland, California, for Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman. Some jurors expressed concerns about Musk and AI technology but assured the court they could remain impartial. The trial centers on allegations that OpenAI abandoned its nonprofit mission.

OpenAI's Brockman testifies on fiery Musk clash in trial

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OpenAI President Greg Brockman wrapped his testimony Tuesday in the Musk v. Altman trial by describing a tense 2017 meeting at Elon Musk's mansion where he feared physical violence. He also explained personal journal entries that Musk's team claims show OpenAI abandoning its nonprofit mission. The testimony highlights early conflicts over OpenAI's direction.

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Caitlin Kalinowski, OpenAI's head of robotics, has resigned, citing insufficient deliberation on ethical guardrails in the company's recent deal with the Department of Defense. She expressed concerns over potential surveillance and autonomous weapons in a post on X. OpenAI acknowledged her departure and reiterated its commitments against domestic surveillance and lethal autonomous systems.

Soros fund buys stakes in Broadcom and Tesla AI stocks

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Soros Fund Management, led by billionaire George Soros, has acquired new positions in artificial intelligence-related stocks Broadcom and Tesla, investing a combined $69 million in the fourth quarter. The moves come amid market declines for both companies, signaling confidence in their AI-driven growth prospects. This filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission highlights Soros's continued focus on technology sectors despite geopolitical and competitive pressures.

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