On the stand, Elon Musk can’t escape his own tweets
techcrunch.com Apr 30, 2026

On the stand, Elon Musk can’t escape his own tweets

AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication

Elon Musk testified in a California federal court, contradicting a tweet he posted weeks earlier by admitting that Tesla is not currently pursuing artificial general intelligence (AGI). Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI co-founders Sam Altman and others alleges they tricked him into backing a non-profit, then launched a for-profit arm that dominated the organization. The case may come down to how much of a distinction jurors make between investors having their potential profit capped or not.

💡 Why It Matters

  • · Musk's testimony raises questions about his credibility as a witness and his ability to navigate the complexities of his own business dealings.
  • · The outcome of this lawsuit could have significant implications for the future of artificial intelligence research and development.