Altman forced to confront claims at OpenAI trial that he's a prolific liar

During the ongoing OpenAI trial in Oakland, California, Elon Musk's lawyer portrayed Sam Altman as a liar untrustworthy with AI development , questioning Altman's credibility by asking about concerns from various people including former employees and board members . When asked directly, Altman acknowledged he had not always told the truth and said "I have heard people say that" regarding being called a liar .

Source: Ars Technica | 2026-05-13