Musk says basis of charitable giving at stake in OpenAI lawsuit
Elon Musk and Sam Altman are embroiled in a legal battle over the founding and direction of OpenAI. Musk accuses Altman of misappropriating charitable funds and seeks billions in damages, while OpenAI claims Musk's lawsuit is driven by jealousy and a desire to undermine a competitor. The trial is ongoing, with a verdict anticipated by late May.
- ▪Elon Musk is suing Sam Altman, claiming he stole a charity and breached charitable trust.
- ▪Musk is seeking billions in damages to fund OpenAI's non-profit arm and aims to oust Altman.
- ▪OpenAI argues that Musk's lawsuit is motivated by jealousy and his failure to control the company.
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Musk accuses Altman of stealing a charity as courtroom battle begins29 April 2026ShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLily Jamali,North America Technology correspondent, in courtandMax MatzaElon Musk vs Sam Altman: Why are the tech titans in court?A trial pitting two founders of OpenAI - Sam Altman and Elon Musk - against each other has opened in California, with the sides presenting duelling narratives about the company's history and obligations to consumers.Musk, wearing a dark suit and tie, was asked by one of his lawyers what the lawsuit was about when he took the stand. "It's actually very simple," he said. "It's not okay to steal a charity...
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