Elon Musk testifies at OpenAI trial
Elon Musk testified in a high-profile trial against OpenAI, alleging that CEO Sam Altman abandoned the company's original mission of developing AI for the public good. Musk, a co-founder of OpenAI, argued that the organization has strayed from its nonprofit, open-source roots. The trial centers on whether OpenAI has breached its founding agreement by prioritizing commercial interests. Testimony highlighted tensions between Musk and Altman over the direction of the company.
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Elon Musk testified in a landmark trial between himself and OpenAI. Musk claims Altman, his onetime associate, had betrayed the altruistic principles the AI company they co-founded was built on.April 28, 2026
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