Musk v. Altman trial begins in Oakland with jury selection

The legal battle between Elon Musk and Sam Altman has started at a federal courthouse in Oakland, California, with jury selection and opening arguments.

By Handelsavisen 2026-04-27 16:39 UTC · 1 min read

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According to CNBC, the Musk v. Altman trial kicked off at a federal courthouse in Oakland, California, with jury selection followed by opening arguments.

Jury selection has begun in the high-stakes legal case between Elon Musk and Sam Altman at a federal courthouse in Oakland, California.

The trial, overseen by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, marks the start of a legal confrontation between the two former colleagues turned adversaries.

The ongoing legal proceedings are being closely watched for any potential ripple effects on partnerships and innovation in the AI and semiconductor industries.