Shivon Zilis: The OpenAI Insider
Messages from the Musk-Altman trial reveal Shivon Zilis acted as a conduit between Elon Musk and OpenAI. The story of access, influence, and blurred lines.
Messages from the Musk-Altman trial reveal Shivon Zilis acted as a conduit between Elon Musk and OpenAI. The story of access, influence, and blurred lines.
OpenAI rolls out Advanced Account Security on May 01, 2026, targeting developers and high-risk users concerned about phishing. Measures include mandatory MFA and login alerts. Details from Wired.
Elon Musk acknowledges in sworn testimony that xAI used OpenAI’s models for training—calling it standard practice. The implications for AI development are significant. May 01, 2026.
OpenAI confirms April 30, 2026 launch of its first smartphone, built with former Apple and Google engineers. Details on AI integration, pricing, and availability. Details at 9to5Mac.
OpenAI’s GPT-5.5 launches April 23, 2026 with double API pricing but improved token efficiency and agentic capabilities. Benchmarks show gains in SWE-Bench and Terminal-Bench. Prices start at $5/million input tokens. Details here.
OpenAI rolls out YubiKey-based security for ChatGPT accounts on April 30, 2026, partnering with Yubico to offer stronger account protection. Details here.
Microsoft and OpenAI restructure their partnership on April 30, 2026, allowing OpenAI to deploy on any cloud. The surprising move reshapes AI infrastructure dynamics. It’s a quiet earthquake.
ChatGPT developed a fixation on goblins after OpenAI tweaked its personality. What went wrong—and what it means for AI behavior. Engadget, April 30, 2026.
On April 30, 2026, Elon Musk faced intense cross-examination in his lawsuit against OpenAI, with revelations about the company’s shift from nonprofit to for-profit. The trial exposed personal friction and strategic reversals. Details from Wired and The Verge.
Elon Musk sues Sam Altman over OpenAI’s shift to for-profit. Trial starts April 30, 2026, with $134B at stake and leadership on the line. Details from MIT Tech Review.