Jackass Trophy, Donor Doubts Shape Musk v. Altman’s Final Day

Jurors in the Musk v. Altman trial hear the final day of testimony, with OpenAI arguing the Microsoft partnership was essential to competing and Musk accusing the nonprofit of being harmed by the alliance. A notable moment involves Joshua Achiam recounting a tense exchange in which Musk allegedly called him a “jackass,” a story OpenAI attempted to prove with a small trophy that was not admitted as evidence. The proceedings also featured discussions of donor concerns and the use of videotaped depositions as both sides press their narratives ahead of closing arguments and jury deliberations on Thursday.