About five hours into Elon Musk's testimony, I typed the following sentence into my notes: 'I have never been more sympathetic to Sam Altman in my life.'

It’s dangerous to tell a courtroom ‘I don’t lose my temper.’

Musk spent much of his direct testimony painting a heroic picture of himself. But during Savitt’s cross-examination, he became petty and hard to deal with, often refusing to answer yes or no questions directly. Even the judge acknowledged it was 'difficult.' This inconsistency paints him as inconsistent – perhaps even dishonest.

Musk's narrative that OpenAI is ‘stealing a charity’ rings hollow when his own actions are scrutinized. He quit funding because he wasn’t going to get full control, then tried to steal key talent and resources for Tesla. His testimony reveals a man more concerned with personal gain than the non-profit’s mission.

Musk's refusal to answer questions about his financial dealings and board activities left him looking evasive. It was as though he wanted to make this painful not just for Savitt, but for everyone else too – including the jury. His performance undermined trust in both himself and OpenAI.