Former OpenAI board member says Elon Musk offered her sperm donations
Summary
This article reports on testimony from Shivon Zilis, a former OpenAI board member, in a lawsuit where Elon Musk is trying to reverse OpenAI's shift to a for-profit company structure. Zilis, who has worked across multiple Musk companies and served as an OpenAI advisor and director, revealed details about her personal relationship with Musk, including that he offered to father her children in 2020, which resulted in four children together. The article discusses potential conflicts of interest, as OpenAI leaders claim they trusted Zilis to manage the conflict of interest (a situation where someone's personal relationships or financial stakes could bias their decisions) created by her relationships with both Musk and OpenAI.
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Original source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c33243j44p8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
First tracked: May 6, 2026 at 08:00 PM
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