San Francisco, California — Elon Musk is entrenched in a legal battle with OpenAI, the artificial intelligence organization he co-founded. Recently, a curious claim by Musk’s legal team has attracted scrutiny: they assert that he does not use a computer. This statement has drawn skepticism, especially given Musk’s own social media posts showcasing his computer usage.
Musk initiated legal action against OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, in February 2024, alleging that the organization had strayed from its original pledge to develop AI in a manner beneficial to humanity, instead opting to prioritize profit through partnerships with corporations like Microsoft. The current focus of the legal dispute revolves around document sharing, with OpenAI asserting that Musk and his AI venture, xAI, have not complied adequately with discovery requests, according to reports.
In a court filing from June 2025, Musk’s attorneys mentioned that they were evaluating his emails and mobile communications while insisting that “Mr. Musk does not use a computer.” This claim has raised eyebrows, considering that Musk has previously shared multiple instances of using computers, including details on his gaming setup.
In December 2024, Musk posted a photo of himself utilizing a laptop while testing Starlink’s video game streaming service during a flight, along with a caption identifying the device. This followed a trend where he streamed video games more than ten times since August 2024, frequently showing what appeared to be a computer screen.
Further complicating matters, Musk, in May 2025, addressed a fan’s inquiry about his gaming apparatus, noting that he still uses an “ancient PC laptop” featuring a Dogecoin sticker. He even provided a photo of this black AERO-brand laptop, which is popular among gamers, stating it was approximately three years old and adorned with a sticker received from a fan in Germany.
Musk’s history of using computers goes back further. In February 2024, he mentioned acquiring a new PC laptop but expressed frustration about the requirement of a Microsoft account for setup, even reaching out directly to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella for potential solutions. Earlier in his timeline, Musk remarked on using a PC desktop configured with cutting-edge graphics technology alongside both a Mac and a Gigabyte laptop.
In November 2022, he shared a computer screen showing the social network Mastodon but later deleted that post. Additionally, a podcast released in March 2025 featured what appeared to be a gaming PC in Musk’s office in Washington, D.C. While several employees from his social platform, X, noted that Musk mostly uses his mobile device, they acknowledged that he has been seen using a laptop from time to time.
As of now, Musk’s representatives have not responded to inquiries regarding the apparent contradiction, and OpenAI has also refrained from making comments on the matter but referenced their official documents related to the court proceedings.
This intriguing situation raises questions about the portrayal of technology use by one of the world’s most prominent tech figures and provokes discussions about accountability in legal claims.
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