Could anything but profit steer AI? The OpenAI trial offered clues but no verdict
The trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman highlighted the significant financial resources required to develop artificial intelligence. Musk's lawsuit accused OpenAI of straying from its original charitable mission, while OpenAI claimed Musk supported the shift to a for-profit model. Ultimately, the jury dismissed the case without a verdict, but the trial underscored ongoing debates about the costs and motivations behind AI development.
- ▪Elon Musk and Sam Altman both acknowledged that building AI requires enormous financial resources.
- ▪Musk's lawsuit claimed OpenAI betrayed its nonprofit mission, while OpenAI argued Musk supported its for-profit transition.
- ▪The jury dismissed Musk's lawsuit due to a missed statutory deadline, leaving the case unresolved.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onCould anything but profit steer AI? The OpenAI trial offered clues but no verdictThe trial pitting Elon Musk against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman made clear the two billionaires agreed on one thing: building artificial intelligence would require significant resources — and enormous amounts of moneyByMATT O'BRIEN AP technology writerMay 22, 2026, 4:51 PM1:12Sam Altman, center, and OpenAI president Greg Brockman, right, arrive at the U.S. District Court in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, April 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Godofredo A.
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