Sam Altman Accuses Elon Musk of Laughing at Memes During Important OpenAI Meetings

Sam Altman testified in the Musk v. Altman trial that Elon Musk once stalled an OpenAI-related meeting by repeatedly showing memes on his phone.

The anecdote came up during a broader lawsuit focused on OpenAI’s shift from a nonprofit to a for-profit structure.

The testimony adds a vivid personal detail to the high-stakes dispute over OpenAI leadership and Musk’s allegations against Altman.