Elon Musk Seemingly Admits xAI Has Used OpenAI's Models to Train Its Own

Wired4/30/2026

Summary

Elon Musk, while answering questions under oath, seemingly admitted that xAI has used OpenAI's models to train its own. He argued that it is standard practice for AI labs to use their competitors' models.

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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)

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Age
1
Sources
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5
Hours Since Seen
Final Score12/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier93% (0.5^5/48)
Hero EligibleYes

Score BreakdownRisk 70

Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity

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