Did you know you can’t steal a charity? Don’t worry. Elon Musk will remind you.
Elon Musk is testifying in a lawsuit against OpenAI, claiming that its shift to a for-profit model violated its original nonprofit mission for the benefit of humanity. He has repeatedly emphasized in court that 'you can’t steal a charity' as emails, texts, and tweets are presented as evidence. The case continues with more witnesses expected, including Sam Altman, while broader discussions around AI spending and ethics unfold in the tech industry.
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Did you know you can’t steal a charity? Don’t worry. Elon Musk will remind you. Kirsten Korosec , Sean O'Kane , Theresa Loconsolo May 1, 2026 Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Elon Musk spent the better part of three days on the witness stand this week in his lawsuit against OpenAI, and it’s already getting messy. Emails, texts, and his own tweets are surfacing in court, and there are plenty more witnesses to come. Musk’s argument against OpenAI? By converting the company to a for-profit model, Sam Altman betrayed the “nonprofit for the benefit of humanity” mission Musk signed up to fund.
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