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ZILIS TESTIMONY COMPLICATES MUSK'S OPENAI CASE

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
THU, MAY 7, 2026

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Shivon Zilis testified under oath in the Musk v. Altman trial that she is the mother of four of Elon Musk's children and worked across his AI ventures since 2017. Her testimony raised questions about potential conflicts of interest in Musk's relationship with OpenAI.

Zilis appeared as a witness in the closely watched litigation, disclosing her dual role as both a mother to Musk's children and an advisor overseeing his "entire AI portfolio," including Tesla, Neuralink, and OpenAI. She met Musk through OpenAI around 2017. While Zilis denied holding the formal title of chief of staff, her testimony outlined significant involvement across Musk's AI operations. The revelation of her personal relationship with Musk alongside her professional responsibilities in ventures central to the lawsuit raised potential complications for his legal position. The trial centers on Musk's claims regarding OpenAI's direction and leadership changes. Zilis' testimony, detailing her access and oversight across multiple Musk-controlled entities, became a focal point in understanding the dynamics between Musk and OpenAI's current leadership.

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