As trial against OpenAI begins, Elon Musk seeks Sam Altman's ouster
A high-stakes trial has begun in Oakland, California, pitting Elon Musk against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman over the direction and control of OpenAI, which Musk co-founded as a nonprofit. Musk alleges that Altman and others betrayed the company's original mission by prioritizing profit, enriching themselves through a for-profit subsidiary backed by Microsoft. OpenAI counters that Musk agreed to the for-profit shift and that the real issue is his desire for control, especially after launching his own AI venture, xAI. The trial, expected to last three weeks, could have major implications for the future of AI governance and corporate structure.
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Business As trial against OpenAI begins, Elon Musk seeks Sam Altman's ouster April 28, 20262:42 PM ET John Ruwitch Elon Musk arrives at the U.S. District Court in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP hide caption toggle caption Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP A courtroom brawl between two of the tech industry's most powerful leaders, Tesla CEO Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, is underway in Oakland, California in a case that could transform one of the world's most important artificial intelligence companies. Business Musk vs. Altman: Tech CEOs head to court over the fate of OpenAI "Ladies and gentlemen, we are here today because the defendants in this case stole a charity," Steve Molo, an attorney for Musk, said in his opening statement.
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