Musk Absence Draws Apology as OpenAI Trial Heads Toward Closing

TL;DR
As closing statements begin in Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI, his attorney apologizes to jurors for Musk’s absence, noting he is abroad on a state visit to China; the case centers on OpenAI’s pivot to a for-profit arm and whether the nonprofit foundation still controls the company, with both sides challenging the credibility of Altman and Brockman.
- Musk’s attorney apologizes for his absence at trial during closing arguments NBC News
- Musk's China trip during OpenAI trial prompts apology from his lawyer for CEO's absence CNBC
- A judge told Musk he wasn’t excused from trial. He went to China with Trump anyway. Yahoo
- Elon Musk flew to China with Trump despite OpenAI trial judge’s recall warning The Independent
- Musk flew to China as OpenAI trial nears its end, after judge warned he could be called back into court CBS News
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