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Elon Musk’s only expert witness at the OpenAI trial fears an AGI arms race

TechCrunchPublished May 4, 2026

Elon Musk's sole expert witness in the OpenAI trial expressed concerns about the potential for an arms race in artificial general intelligence development. The testimony highlights fears that competition could accelerate AGI progress without sufficient safety measures.

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