Musk Takes the Stand in OpenAI Lawsuit, Under a Strict Oakland Judge

Elon Musk spent three days on the witness stand in his high-stakes lawsuit against OpenAI in Oakland, recounting his life story and clashing with OpenAI’s attorney during cross-examination as Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers enforced a tight schedule; Musk accuses Sam Altman of deceiving him into donating $38 million to OpenAI and seeks billions in damages plus Altman’s removal, while Altman appeared at times. Protesters gathered outside and a crowded courthouse highlighted the drama surrounding the case, including security lines, seating limits, and the judge’s no-nonsense rulings.