Musk-Altman Jury Faces a Trial of Trust — May 18, 2026

With closing arguments over, the jury’s job is formally about charitable trust, unjust enrichment, and OpenAI’s restructure. But the courtroom center of gravity has shifted to credibility: whether jurors believe Musk, Altman, and the promises each says were made. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Why trust is a big question at the Elon Musk-OpenAI trial | TechCrunch — TechCrunch https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/17/why-trust-is-a-big-question-at-the-elon-musk-openai-trial/ 2. Step Back: Now that both sides have made their final pitch, what is the jury actually deciding here: a legal violation involving OpenAI’s nonprofit mission, or a messy breakdown of trust between powerful founders—and where does witness credibility fit into that line? 3. Musk v. Altman week 3: Musk and Altman traded blows over each other’s credibility. Now the jury will pick a side. — MIT Technology Review https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/05/15/1137357/musk-v-altman-week-3/ 4. Elon Musk vs Sam Altman: OpenAI courtroom battle heads toward dramatic finish | Technology News - The Indian Express — The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/elon-musk-vs-sam-altman-openai-courtroom-battle-heads-toward-dramatic-finish-10690403/ 5. The Real Losers of the Musk v. Altman Trial | WIRED — WIRED https://www.wired.com/story/musk-v-altman-trial-closing-arguments/ Follow and rate Musk v Altman Daily on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]