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Layoffs & Tech JobsMay 3, 2026·1 min read

The first week in Elon Musk and Sam Altman's federal civil trial has wrapped. BI's Katherine Li shares what week one was like.

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The first week in Elon Musk and Sam Altman's federal civil trial has wrapped. BI's Katherine Li shares what week one was like.

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Getty Images This post originally appeared in the BI Today newsletter. You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here . Big Tech's titans go toe-to-toe The high-stakes legal battle between Elon Musk and Sam Altman is entering its second week in the courtroom.

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Getty Images This post originally appeared in the BI Today newsletter. You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here . Big Tech's titans go toe-to-toe The high-stakes legal battle between Elon Musk and Sam Altman is entering its second week in the courtroom. My colleague Katherine Li has been on the scene in San Francisco, chronicling the ins and outs of a trial that is pitting two of the most powerful tech titans against each other. I spoke with Katherine about the atmosphere inside the room and what to expect in the days ahead. What's the vibe been like in and around the courtroom? It's clear that the courthouse is working hard to grapple with the immense public interest.

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