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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 recent trial involving Elon Musk, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, and Kara Swisher's role in the proceedings. Key discussions include Musk's behavior during the trial, Nadella's testimony regarding Microsoft and OpenAI, and Swisher's observations about her limited mention in the case.

Kara Swisher expresses surprise at not being referenced more during the trial, highlighting her connection to the events. She shares that she was in contact with key figures throughout the proceedings.

Satya Nadella's testimony is a focal point, as he discusses Microsoft's relationship with OpenAI and comments made during an interview with Swisher after Sam Altman's firing. The conversation reflects on the implications of Nadella's statements for Musk's case.

The episode also touches on the closing arguments of the trial, with Swisher commenting on Musk's public persona and the jury's potential perception of him. She suggests that Musk's claims may not resonate positively with the jury.

TLDR

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

Episode

0:48

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I also want to mention that Kara Swisher came up in the trial this week. I was surprised not more. I was surprised not

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more. >> No, because I was texting a lot with all of them. That is the most Kara Swisher

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thing Kara Swisher has ever said. I was surprised I wasn't mentioned more. >> I texted with them all during this time.

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Microsoft Satya Nadella was testifying. Elon's lawyers were questioning uh Nadella about the nature of Microsoft's

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relationship with OpenAI and pointed to comments he made during an interview with me after [music] Sam's firing. He

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was all in for Sam during that period. Closing arguments are getting underway right now. I think Elon's made a

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spectacle of himself. If he wins, it would be something else. Like, I'll tell

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you that. But, I can't imagine the jury thinks this guy got [music] the got the

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short end of the stick or that he's stupid and didn't know what was happening. It's just Elon who's butt

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hurt.

Episode Highlights

Kara Swisher's Trial Mention
Kara Swisher's name came up during the trial, surprising many.
“I was surprised not more.”
@ 00m 02s
May 15, 2026
Elon Musk's Spectacle
Commentary on Elon Musk's behavior in the trial, suggesting it's a spectacle.
“I think Elon’s made a spectacle of himself.”
@ 00m 30s
May 15, 2026

Episode Quotes

I think Elon’s made a spectacle of himself.
Kara Swisher on the OpenAI Trial: I'm Surprised I Wasn't Mentioned More
If he wins, it would be something else.
Kara Swisher on the OpenAI Trial: I'm Surprised I Wasn't Mentioned More

Key Moments

Elon Testimony00:15
Closing Arguments00:28