MIT Tech Review Hosts Roundtable on Musk v. Altman Trial
On May 19, 2026, MIT Technology Review hosted a roundtable discussion examining the recently finished Musk v. Altman trial. AI journalist and lawyer Michelle Kim, who reported on the trial for the magazine, participated alongside editor in chief Mat Honan to delve into the case's ramifications for the AI competition. Elon Musk filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, claiming that CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman misled him regarding the organization’s non-profit status. Ultimately, Musk lost the case. The roundtable provides an in-depth look at the trial, analyzing the arguments presented and the larger context of the AI industry's competitive environment.
Key facts
- Roundtable recorded on May 19, 2026.
- Michelle Kim, AI reporter and attorney, covered the trial for MIT Technology Review.
- Mat Honan, editor in chief, hosted the discussion.
- Elon Musk lost his suit against OpenAI.
- Musk alleged Sam Altman and Greg Brockman deceived him over OpenAI's non-profit status.
- The roundtable explores implications for the AI race.
- Audio and video of the session are available.
- Related stories cover the trial's three weeks and the verdict.
Entities
Artists
- Elon Musk
- Sam Altman
- Greg Brockman
- Michelle Kim
- Mat Honan
- Shivon Zilis
Institutions
- OpenAI
- MIT Technology Review
- xAI