Elon Musk testifies at OpenAI trial
Elon Musk testified in a 2026 trial against OpenAI, alleging that CEO Sam Altman violated the company's original mission of serving humanity's best interests. Musk, a co-founder of OpenAI, claimed the organization abandoned its nonprofit, open-source roots in favor of profit-driven goals. The case centers on whether OpenAI has strayed from its founding principles. Testimony highlighted tensions between Musk and Altman over the company's direction.
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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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