‘Elon Musk does NOT use a computer’, says lawyer in court filing vs OpenAI; ‘reminder screenshots’ flood Twitter

‘Reminder screenshots’ flood Twitter

However, this claim appears to conflict with public evidence. Over the past year, Musk has posted multiple times on X, referencing or sharing images of his laptop. For instance, in a March 2025 post, Musk shared a photo of his workspace, prominently featuring a laptop with the xAI logo. Additionally, sources close to Musk have confirmed that he owns and regularly uses at least one computer for tasks ranging from managing his businesses to engaging with his followers on X.

The dispute over discovery is just one of many flashpoints in the Musk-OpenAI feud. Musk, who co-founded OpenAI in 2015 alongside Altman and others, left the organization in 2018, citing disagreements over its direction. Since then, he has been vocal about his concerns regarding OpenAI’s shift toward commercialization, particularly its multibillion-dollar partnership with Microsoft. In 2023, Musk launched xAI to compete directly with OpenAI, aiming to accelerate human scientific discovery through AI with its flagship product, Grok.OpenAI, for its part, has defended its evolution, arguing that its partnership with Microsoft has enabled it to scale its research and deploy advanced AI models like ChatGPT, which have benefited millions of users worldwide. In a statement, an OpenAI spokesperson said, “We remain committed to advancing AI responsibly and transparently. Mr. Musk’s lawsuit is an attempt to stifle competition, and we will vigorously defend ourselves in court.”