Wired AI In a courtroom drama that blends tech rivalry with theatrical flair, OpenAI attempted to submit a gold donkey‑rear statue as evidence during the Musk v. Altman lawsuit. Lawyers for the AI firm presented the odd artifact to U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, arguing it illustrated a pattern of harsh language used by Elon Musk toward chief futurist Joshua Achiam. The judge balked at keeping the piece, and OpenAI’s counsel ultimately decided against showing it to jurors. The move underscores the high‑stakes clash over AI safety, funding and control.
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