Judge cuts off Musk’s AI doomsday talk as his testimony ends in OpenAI case
2026-04-30 · AI (artificial intelligence) | The Guardian
Elon Musk's testimony in his case against OpenAI wrapped up with a judge literally having to shut down his AI doomsday monologuing during cross-examination. The trial featured heated exchanges as OpenAI's lawyers grilled the Tesla CEO, offering a preview of the drama ahead as more big-name witnesses take the stand. Nothing says 'serious legal proceeding' like needing a judicial mute button for apocalyptic tangents.