Jury selection in Musk v. Altman: 'People don't like him'

A jury selected for the highly publicized trial between Elon Musk and Sam Altman over alleged broken promises at OpenAI has revealed that many prospective jurors have a strong dislike for the Tesla CEO, with some expressing racist and homophobic sentiments. Jurors’ statements on their questionnaires reveal widespread distaste for Musk, with several describing him as greedy, racist, homophobic, and a “world-class jerk.” The sentiment is further complicated by concerns about Musk’s actions and statements that are perceived to be damaging to women of color, prompting some jurors to express hesitation about serving on the jury. The challenges in selecting a fair and impartial jury have raised questions about the feasibility of a trial between two prominent figures with polarizing personalities.