Musk v. Altman is just getting started
Elon Musk is testifying in a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that its shift to a for-profit model violated its original nonprofit mission for the benefit of humanity. Musk argues that Sam Altman and OpenAI leadership betrayed the organization's founding principles. The trial has revealed internal communications and is expected to include more testimony, including from Altman.
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