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Altman denies deception as Musk trial puts OpenAI’s future on the line
May 13, 2026
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by Micah Abiodun
for CryptoPolitan
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified in federal court in Oakland on Tuesday, insisting he is an "honest and trustworthy businessperson" to rebut weeks of testimony from former board members and executives alleging a pattern of dishonesty, and was cross-examined by Elon Musk's attorney who asked, "Are you completely trustworthy?". The high-profile trial and credibility questions could weigh on investor sentiment and fundraising for AI-linked crypto and token projects, increasing perceived risks to adoption, token launches and market confidence in related DeFi and CEX listings.
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took the witness stand in federal court in Oakland on Tuesday and told jurors he is an “honest and trustworthy businessperson,” rebutting weeks of testimony from former board members and executives who described a pattern of dishonesty. Musk’s attorney Steven Molo opened cross-examination with a single question: “Are you completely trustworthy?”...
