On the stand, Elon Musk can't escape his own tweets
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- Elon Musk testified in court that Tesla is not currently pursuing artificial general intelligence (AGI), contradicting his earlier tweet.
- Musk's lawsuit alleges OpenAI's co-founders tricked him into backing a non-profit that later shifted to a for-profit model, which he claims dominated the organization.
- Key issues in the case include distinctions between capped and unlimited profits for investors, and whether OpenAI's transition to a for-profit corporation reduces focus on safety.
- During cross-examination, Musk admitted to exploring for-profit structures for OpenAI and discussed past efforts to hire employees from OpenAI for Tesla and Neuralink.
- The trial will continue with further testimony, including from other witnesses, and the judge has limited discussions on AI scandals while allowing focus on safety approaches.