"OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has asked a federal judge to lean on two of Elon Musk's closest business associates: wealth manager Jared Birchall and Neuralink director of operations Shivon Zilis, mother to four of the Tesla tycoon's children. As part of his defense against Musk's 2024 racketeering lawsuit, Altman wants a judge in California to order Birchall and Zilis to turn over key texts and emails in 72 hours."
"If either blows that deadline, they should be required to sit for one additional, preliminary deposition prior to their primary depositions in the case. US District Court Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hinton is presiding over document and evidence issues in the contentious case and has yet to decide if he needs to step in and issue the court order Altman wants."
Sam Altman requested a federal judge to compel Jared Birchall and Shivon Zilis to produce texts and emails within 72 hours and to appear for depositions. Altman sought a preliminary deposition if either misses the 72-hour deadline. U.S. Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hinton is overseeing document and evidence disputes and has not yet ruled on the request. Birchall and Zilis must have their lawyers file a status update by Friday to assist the judge's decision. Both sides agree Birchall and Zilis are important witnesses due to their multiple executive roles and close advisory positions to Elon Musk.
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