When two of the most influential figures in artificial intelligence—Elon Musk and Sam Altman—face off in court, the world pays attention. The trial, Musk v. Altman, concluded with Elon Musk losing his lawsuit against OpenAI, in which he alleged that CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman had deceived him over the company's non-profit status. Covered extensively by MIT Technology Review reporter Michelle Kim, the proceedings offered a rare behind-the-scenes look at the power dynamics and ethical questions shaping the AI race. Here are five critical takeaways from the trial, from opening arguments to the final verdict.