Elon Musk vs OpenAI Lawsuit: Deposition Highlights AI Safety Concerns

The legal battle between Elon Musk vs OpenAI has reached a key stage after a deposition was released that heavily criticised OpenAI's safety practices. Musk used his testimony to question how AI systems are being developed and whether the pressure from businesses to make a profit is stopping people from doing the right checks. The deposition transcript, made public before the expected jury trial next month, shows that the dispute is about more than just corporate structure. It now talks about how safe AI can be, the risks to mental health, and what the future of artificial intelligence might be. Quick Overview Elon Musk criticized OpenAI in a recent deposition, raising serious AI safety concerns ahead of trial. Musk compared ChatGPT with xAI’s Grok, claiming stronger risk controls at his company. The lawsuit centers on OpenAI’s shift from nonprofit roots to commercial partnerships, including with Microsoft. Mental health-related lawsuits involving ChatGPT have intensified scrutiny over