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I've seen Sam Altman in action plenty of times. Here's why I was surprised when I watched him on the stand.

A Business Insider tech reporter was in the courtroom for CEO Sam Altman's testimony in the Elon Musk and OpenAI trial. Here's the biggest surprise.

I've seen Sam Altman in action plenty of times. Here's why I was surprised when I watched him on the stand.

TL;DR

  • Sam Altman testified in the high-stakes trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI.
  • Altman presented an optimistic vision for OpenAI and AI's future, discussing potential research and societal benefits.
  • During cross-examination by Elon Musk's lawyer, Steven Molo, Altman faced questions about his trustworthiness and knowledge of other witnesses' testimony.
  • Altman's demeanor shifted from confident to deflecting, stating he hadn't heard all testimony and citing a 'breakdown in trust' with the board.
  • The reporter was surprised by Altman's apparent lack of defense for his own reputation during the trial.

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