News-Musk-v-Altman-Trial-Day-6-2026
May 6, 2026 — Day 6 of the Musk v. Altman trial featured testimony from both former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati and former OpenAI board member Shivon Zilis, who is also the mother of four of Elon Musk's children.[1][2]
Murati Testifies Altman Sowed Chaos
Former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati testified via video deposition that CEO Sam Altman sowed distrust among top executives and created persistent chaos as OpenAI forged ahead with developing and deploying its artificial intelligence software. Murati, who served briefly as interim CEO after Altman was temporarily forced out by OpenAI's board in November 2023, told the federal court in Oakland, California that Altman was "saying one thing to one person and completely the opposite to another person." She described his leadership as "creating chaos" and said he was, at times, deceptive with her and other senior leaders.
Zilis Testifies About Musk-OpenAI Connection
Shivon Zilis, a former OpenAI board member and the mother of four of Elon Musk's children, testified for hours on Wednesday. Zilis pushed back on OpenAI's argument that she and Musk were involved in a secret relationship, stating that her relationship with Musk did not influence her duties as an OpenAI board member. She confirmed that Musk had offered her the opportunity to use his sperm for conception. Zilis left the OpenAI board in 2023 after Musk started xAI.[3][4][5]
References
- ↑ BBC: Former OpenAI board member says Elon Musk offered her sperm donations
- ↑ Reuters: In OpenAI trial, former technology chief says Altman sowed 'chaos,' distrust among top executives
- ↑ BBC: Former OpenAI board member says Elon Musk offered her sperm donations
- ↑ Yahoo: Mother of four of Musk's children, Shivon Zilis, takes the stand at OpenAI trial
- ↑ Wired: How Shivon Zilis Operated as Elon Musk's OpenAI Insider