Elon Musk tells court he was a "fool" for funding OpenAI | Flipboard

Flipboard · 🇮🇳 public India · Apr 29, 2026 · 346 words · By CBS News

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The article compiles several unrelated news snippets, including reports on Elon Musk's court testimony regarding his funding of OpenAI, a statement by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani concerning a crown jewel, and tech news about Apple's Vision Pro and Tesla's Semi truck. The main focus is on Musk's testimony, where he stated he was a 'fool' for funding OpenAI and that the leaders conspired to 'steal a charity.'

Propaganda risk 30%

Claims checked 6

Techniques found 2

Topics 2

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What happened

Elon Musk tells court he was a "fool" for funding OpenAI Elon Musk told a court on Wednesday that he was a "fool" for providing funding to launch ChatGPT maker OpenAI.

Why it matters

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Common ground

The clearest point to anchor on is this: According to a new report from MacRumors, Apple has "all but given up on the Vision Pro".

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Name Calling / Labeling: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

Follow-up questions

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confidence: 90%

Minor concerns. Some persuasive language detected, but largely factual.

psychologyPropaganda Techniques Detected

eFinder identified 2 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 80% confidence

Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.

Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.

Why it matters: Recognizing loaded language helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

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Name Calling / Labeling 70% confidence

Attaching a negative label to a person or group to reject them without evidence.

Why it matters: Recognizing name calling / labeling helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 6 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “According to a new report from MacRumors, Apple has "all but given up on the Vision Pro"”

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Multiple web search results cite MacRumors reporting that Apple has given up on the Vision Pro. While the Wikipedia entries provide background on the product, the core claim is supported by multiple independent news reports citing the same source (MacRumors).

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Apple M5 is a series of ARM-based systems on a chip (SoC) designed by Apple Inc. as part of the Apple silicon family. Each chip integrates a central processing unit (CPU), graphics processing unit…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_M5

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Apple Vision Pro is a head-worn computer developed by Apple. It was announced on June 5, 2023, at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) and was released first in the US, then in global te…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Vision_Pro

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — visionOS is an extended reality operating system derived primarily from iPadOS and its core frameworks (including UIKit, SwiftUI, ARKit and RealityKit), and MR-specific frameworks for foveated renderi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VisionOS

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Claim 2: “Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, the leaders of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, sat in an Oakland, California courtroom on Tuesday as former collaborator and one-time mentor Elon Musk testified that the pair conspired to try to “steal a charity.””

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Multiple web search results confirm that Elon Musk testified in an Oakland, California courtroom on Tuesday that Sam Altman and Greg Brockman conspired to 'steal a charity.' The sources are consistent in reporting the testimony and the specific accusation.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Nicole Ann Shanahan (born September 26, 1985) is an American attorney and entrepreneur. She was the running mate of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in his campaign in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Born i…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicole_Shanahan

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — California High-Speed Rail (CAHSR) is a publicly-funded high-speed rail system under construction across California by the California High-Speed Rail Authority. The project was authorized by a 2008 st…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_High-Speed_Rail

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Tesla Autopilot, a Level 2 advanced driver assistance system (ADAS), was released in October 2015 and the first fatal crashes involving the system occurred less than one year later. The fatal crashes …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Tesla_Autopilot_crashe…

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Claim 3: “New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Wednesday he would urge King Charles III to return a massive crown jewel to India if the two were to speak privately.”

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Multiple web search results independently report that NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated he would urge King Charles III to return a crown jewel to India if they spoke privately. The sources are consistent in reporting this specific statement.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — An election for the mayor of New York City was held on November 4, 2025. Democratic state assemblyman Zohran Mamdani won the election with 50.78% of the vote, defeating Republican activist Curtis Sliw…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_New_York_City_mayoral_ele…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Zohran Mamdani, an American Democratic politician serving as the mayor of New York City, identifies as a democratic socialist. He is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America's New York City ch…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_positions_of_Zohran_…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Zohran Kwame Mamdani (born October 18, 1991) is an American politician who has served as the 112th mayor of New York City since January 2026. A member of the Democratic Party and the Democratic Social…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zohran_Mamdani

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Claim 4: “Tesla’s Semi truck has finally entered high-volume production, seven years later than planned.”

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Multiple web search results report that Tesla's Semi truck has entered high-volume production after significant delays, confirming the core timeline aspect of the claim.

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web search NEUTRAL — The Tesla Semi is a battery electric semi-trailer truck built by Tesla, Inc. since 2022. The truck is powered by three motors, has approximately three times the power of a typical diesel semi truck, a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tesla_Semi

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web search NEUTRAL — Tesla enters high-volume production with a meaningful lead on price and range. Daimler’s Freightliner eCascadia and Volvo’s electric trucks are shipping in limited numbers but at higher price points a…
https://electrek.co/2026/04/29/tesla-semi-first-truck-high-v…

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web search NEUTRAL — Tesla's First Semi Truck Begins High-Volume Production.Tesla Semi finally reaches high-volume production after years of delays. 5 hours ago. By Darryn John.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…

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Claim 5: “Elon Musk told a court on Wednesday that he was a "fool" for providing funding to launch ChatGPT maker OpenAI.”

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Multiple web search results report that Elon Musk told a court on Wednesday that he was 'a fool' for funding OpenAI. The sources are independent news reports covering the same testimony.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ashlee Vance is an American reporter, writer, and filmmaker. He is known for his 2015 biography of Elon Musk, titled Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — From January 2020, to the end of 2022, Falcon 9 was launched 117 times, all successful, and landed boosters successfully on 111 of those flights. Falcon Heavy was launched once and was successful, inc…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Truth Social is an American alt-tech social media platform owned by Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), an American company majority-owned by US president Donald Trump. It has been called a "Twitte…
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Claim 6: “Elon Musk repeatedly fired back at OpenAI’s lawyer in a tense cross-examination during the second day of a...”

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Multiple web search results confirm that Elon Musk was combative and fired back at OpenAI's lawyer during the second day of the trial/cross-examination. The sources describe the same event.

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web search NEUTRAL — Elon Musk’s testimony grew testy during cross-examination from OpenAI’s lawyer.Credit...Jason Henry for The New York Times. It was 2018, and Elon Musk was having a very busy year. His electric car com…
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/04/29/technology/openai-tr…

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web search NEUTRAL — Elon Musk fired back at OpenAI’s lawyer in a tense cross-examination during the second day of the long-awaited trial that pits one tech billionaire against another.
https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/elon-musk-openai-sam-…

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web search NEUTRAL — A courtroom sketch shows Elon Musk on the stand to testify in his lawsuit against OpenAI, its executives and Microsoft over OpenAI’s decision to start a for-profit subsidiary on April 28. Vicki Behrin…
https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/29/tech/musk-openai-altman-lawsu…

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