Musk’s Biggest Loyalist Became His Biggest Liability
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TL;DR
- Shivon Zilis, who has four children with Elon Musk, testified in the Musk v. Altman trial.
- Zilis worked for Musk's AI portfolio, including OpenAI, Tesla, and Neuralink, starting in 2017.
- She took notes during critical meetings where OpenAI's co-founders discussed options, including creating a for-profit arm.
- These notes are considered the most significant evidence in the trial.
- Zilis' testimony and emails suggest she prioritized Musk's interests and concerns, even when it meant withholding information from OpenAI.
- Her past actions, including keeping the paternity of her twins secret and resigning from the OpenAI board due to Musk starting a competitive venture, highlight her loyalty to Musk.
- The article suggests that Zilis' primary allegiance is to Musk, making her testimony potentially unreliable regarding OpenAI's mission betrayal.