Elon Musk expected to testify in OpenAI trial
Elon Musk testified in a trial against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, claiming that Altman betrayed the original altruistic principles of the AI company they co-founded. Musk seeks to prevent OpenAI from becoming a for-profit entity and is demanding $134 billion in damages. The trial, which could impact the future of OpenAI, is expected to last four weeks and includes testimonies from various tech leaders.
- ▪Elon Musk took the stand in a lawsuit against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, accusing him of betraying the company's founding principles.
- ▪Musk claims he played a crucial role in OpenAI's creation and is seeking $134 billion in damages from OpenAI and Microsoft.
- ▪The trial is expected to last four weeks and will feature testimonies from notable figures in the tech industry.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
Artificial intelligenceElon Musk blasts Sam Altman over OpenAI restructuring in tech trialThe Tesla and SpaceX CEO took the stand Tuesday in the first day of testimony for his lawsuit against the AI company, which he co-founded.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleElon Musk testifies at OpenAI trial04:24Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 28, 2026, 1:10 PM EDT / Updated April 28, 2026, 5:21 PM EDTBy Shanshan Dong and Angela YangOAKLAND, Calif.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at NBC News Top Stories.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from NBC News Top Stories
