# ‘The worst-case situation is where it is a Terminator situation’ — Elon Musk invokes killer robots in OpenAI trial

> Elon Musk is testifying in his lawsuit against OpenAI. He warned in court that unchecked AI could lead to a “Terminator” scenario and even threaten humanity.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/ai-platforms-assistants/the-worst-case-situation-is-where-it-is-a-terminator-situation-elon-musk-invokes-killer-robots-in-openai-trial?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69f9b9e03369f1c1c2c351b6)
- **Published:** 2026-05-05
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #ai #openai #situation #case #elon #musk #terminator #invokes
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