Musk Leans on Obama and Page in AI-safety Push During OpenAI Trial

Elon Musk kicked off his civil case against OpenAI and Sam Altman by testifying that he has long warned about AI dangers, citing a 2015 meeting with Barack Obama and a 2015 interaction with Larry Page to emphasize the need for safety and human-centered values, while criticizing OpenAI’s shift to a for-profit structure; the trial, which could reshape OpenAI’s business and its relationship with Microsoft, centers on breach of contract and unjust enrichment as a nine-person jury weighs damages and potential remedies.