Former OpenAI technology chief Mira Murati testifies in court that CEO Sam Altman was not consistently truthful during the period surrounding the board’s decision to fire him. In taped testimony played to the court on Wednesday, Murati describes a chaotic phase at the AI company, saying she saw distrust and confusion developing among senior leaders. She characterizes Altman’s conduct as causing “chaos,” including concerns that he communicated differently to different people.
Murati’s testimony also touches on her interactions during OpenAI’s leadership turmoil, including her contact with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. The accounts are presented in the context of Elon Musk’s legal action against OpenAI, with multiple outlets reporting that Murati’s statements are part of the dispute over the company’s leadership and governance decisions.
The reports focus on Murati’s depiction of internal events and communication issues during the board’s firing of Altman, without confirming additional findings about any alleged deception beyond the testimony itself.
