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Elon Musk Accused of 'Selective Amnesia,' Sam Altman of Lying as OpenAI Trial Nears End

During the ongoing OpenAI trial, Elon Musk was accused of 'selective amnesia' and Sam Altman was accused of lying. The trial is approaching its conclusion, with significant implications for the future of the company and its leadership.

The Jakarta Post and Reuters reported that Musk was accused of 'selective amnesia' during the trial, a charge that suggests he is allegedly forgetting or omitting key details. Altman, the former CEO of OpenAI, was accused of lying, a claim that has drawn considerable attention. The trial, which has been ongoing for several months, is now nearing its end, with the outcome potentially reshaping the company's direction and governance. Both outlets provided consistent accounts of the accusations against Musk and Altman, though they did not elaborate on the specific details of the alleged misconduct. The Jakarta Post published its report on May 15, 2026, while Reuters released its version a day earlier. Despite the slight difference in publication dates, the core facts presented by both sources align closely.

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IndependentJakarta PostMay 15, 06:20 AM
Musk accused of 'selective amnesia,' Altman of lying as OpenAI trial nears end - The Jakarta Post

Musk accused of 'selective amnesia,' Altman of lying as OpenAI trial nears end  The Jakarta Post

WireReutersMay 15, 03:38 AM
Musk accused of 'selective amnesia,' Altman of lying as OpenAI trial nears end - Reuters

Musk accused of 'selective amnesia,' Altman of lying as OpenAI trial nears end  Reuters