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Kara Swisher on the OpenAI Trial: I'm Surprised I Wasn't Mentioned More

May 15, 2026 / 00:48

This episode covers the trial involving Elon Musk, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, and Kara Swisher's involvement in the discussions surrounding OpenAI. Key topics include Musk's legal challenges, Nadella's testimony, and the dynamics of their relationships.

Kara Swisher discusses her surprise at not being mentioned more during the trial, highlighting her communication with key figures involved. She reflects on Nadella's testimony and his previous support for Sam Altman.

The conversation touches on the spectacle of Musk's behavior and the jury's perception of him. Swisher expresses skepticism about Musk's chances in the trial.

TL;DR

Kara Swisher discusses Elon Musk's trial and Satya Nadella's testimony about OpenAI.

Episode

0:48
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I also want to mention that Kara Swisher
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came up in the trial this week. I was
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surprised not more. I was surprised not
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more.
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>> No, because I was texting a lot with all
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of them. That is the most Kara Swisher
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thing Kara Swisher has ever said. I was
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surprised I wasn't mentioned more.
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>> I texted with them all during this time.
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Microsoft Satya Nadella was testifying.
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Elon's lawyers were questioning uh
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Nadella about the nature of Microsoft's
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relationship with OpenAI and pointed to
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comments he made during an interview
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with me after [music] Sam's firing. He
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was all in for Sam during that period.
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Closing arguments are getting underway
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right now. I think Elon's made a
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spectacle of himself. If he wins, it
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would be something else. Like, I'll tell
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you that. But, I can't imagine the jury
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thinks this guy got [music] the got the
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short end of the stick or that he's
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stupid and didn't know what was
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happening. It's just Elon who's butt
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hurt.

Episode Highlights

  • Kara Swisher's Influence
    Kara Swisher's presence looms large in the trial, surprising many with her absence in mentions.
    “I was surprised not more.”
    @ 00m 02s
    May 15, 2026
  • Elon Musk's Trial Drama
    As closing arguments unfold, the courtroom drama intensifies with Elon Musk at the center.
    “I think Elon's made a spectacle of himself.”
    @ 00m 30s
    May 15, 2026

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Trial Surprises00:02
  • Elon Musk's Spectacle00:30

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