Musk Bashes OpenAI In Deposition, Saying ‘Nobody Committed Suicide Because Of Grok’

Elon Musk OpenAI deposition reveals sharp safety claims about Grok and ChatGPT amid lawsuits and global scrutiny.
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Musk Bashes OpenAI In Deposition, Saying ‘Nobody Committed Suicide Because Of Grok’
A newly unsealed deposition from Elon Musk has intensified the legal and ethical debate over artificial intelligence safety. In testimony filed in his lawsuit against OpenAI, Musk claimed that "nobody has committed suicide because of Grok," while suggesting ChatGPT has been linked to tragic mental health outcomes. The remarks, part of a September video testimony made public this week, come as courts and regulators worldwide examine AI's real-world impacts. Here's what the deposition reveals about the growing rift between AI developers, safety advocates, and the users caught in between. Musk's Deposition Highlights AI Safety Divide Elon Musk's recent legal testimony places AI safety at the center of his dispute with OpenAI. The tech executive argued that his own AI venture, xAI, prioritizes user protection more effectively than its competitors. His comparison between Grok and ChatGPT was stark, framing the conversation around measurable human consequences. Legal…