The Verge
6/30/2026

Bill Savitt's measured cross-examination of Elon Musk in Musk v. Altman
Original: Meet the lawyer who beat Elon Musk — twice
Short summary
The Verge profiles Bill Savitt, the lawyer who cross-examined Elon Musk in Musk v. Altman, showcasing his measured questioning style against Musk's combative responses. The profile examines how Savitt's mild-mannered approach exposed tensions in the high-profile AI industry legal battle. It highlights the contrast between careful cross-examination technique and Musk's complaints that questions were unfairly designed to trick him.
- •Bill Savitt used measured, soft-spoken cross-examination against Elon Musk in the Musk v. Altman case
- •Musk responded combatively, claiming questions were unfair and designed to trap him
- •The article examines different cross-examination styles and their effectiveness in high-stakes AI industry litigation
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