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BBC Newsai37 days agoUpdated
Closing Arguments Delivered in Elon Musk Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Sam Altman
Attorneys for Elon Musk and OpenAI presented closing arguments Thursday in federal court as a jury weighs whether Musk's $38 million investment in the organization carried conditions that it remain strictly nonprofit. Evidence presented during the trial showed both sides initiall…
bbc.co.ukai40 days ago
Sam Altman Testifies in Elon Musk Lawsuit Against OpenAI
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told a court on Tuesday that Elon Musk was obsessed with controlling the organization and twice tried to kill it. Altman testified after two weeks of trial in which Musk is suing OpenAI. Musk told the court he does not lose his temper.
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bbc.co.ukai40 days agoUpdated
Sam Altman Testifies in Musk’s OpenAI Lawsuit
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, 41, told a federal jury in Oakland that Elon Musk, 54, pushed for full control of the organization and integration with Tesla prior to his departure. Musk, who co-founded OpenAI in 2015, filed suit in 2024 seeking more than $150 billion in damages from Open…
New York Postai40 days ago
Sam Altman Testifies Elon Musk Sought Control of OpenAI and Backed For-Profit Shift
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told a federal jury in Oakland that Elon Musk wanted majority control of the AI startup he co-founded and suggested its leadership would pass to his children if he died. Altman disputed Musk’s accusation that he stole a nonprofit, testifying that Musk knew a…
cnet.comai45 days ago
Former OpenAI Board Member Testifies in Musk Lawsuit Over 2023 CEO Ouster
Tasha McCauley and Rosie Campbell detailed governance failures and safety lapses at OpenAI during a hearing in Oakland, California. Their testimony addressed the 2023 firing of CEO Sam Altman and the company's shift from research to product focus. The statements came in a case br…
Wiredai45 days ago
Musk Trial Against OpenAI and Sam Altman Begins in Federal Court
The federal trial in Oakland, California, that began the week of April 29, 2026, centers on Elon Musk's accusations that Sam Altman and Greg Brockman violated OpenAI's founding nonprofit agreement by shifting to a for-profit model. Musk demands removal of both executives, reversa…
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ai49 days ago
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Plans Launch Party for GPT-5.5 Based on Model's Suggestions
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced plans to host a launch party for the company's latest AI model, GPT-5.5, incorporating suggestions provided by the model itself. During a discussion, Altman described the AI's requests as detailed, including event timing and activities. He noted th…
thehindubusinessline.comai51 days ago
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Highlights AI's Role in Enabling Non-Technical Startup Founders
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated that AI tools are empowering founders who understand users but lack coding skills. Speaking at Stripe Sessions, he described a shift from prioritizing technical talent in startups. Altman, a former Y Combinator leader, noted this change marks a turnar…
under30ceo.comfinance51 days ago
Elon Musk Testifies in Trial Over OpenAI's Shift from Nonprofit Mission
During his testimony in the ongoing lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, Elon Musk described most cryptocurrencies as scams. The trial, taking place in an Oakland courthouse, stems from disputes over OpenAI's shift from a nonprofit to a for-profit entity. Musk seeks to…
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under30ceo.comai52 days ago
Elon Musk Testifies in OpenAI Lawsuit Over Shift From Nonprofit
Elon Musk testified for a second day in a federal trial in Oakland, California, accusing OpenAI CEO Sam Altman of betraying the company's founding nonprofit mission. Musk, who co-founded OpenAI in 2015 and invested $38 million, claims the shift to a for-profit entity violated ini…
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under30ceo.comai48 days agoUpdated
California Court Allows Elon Musk's Lawsuit Against OpenAI to Proceed
Elon Musk took the stand this week in a federal trial in Oakland, California, accusing OpenAI of betraying its original non-profit mission. The case, pitting Musk against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, enters its second week on May 4, 2026, with live audio streaming available to the publ…
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under30ceo.comai51 days ago
Elon Musk Testifies in OpenAI Lawsuit Over Nonprofit-to-Profit Shift
Elon Musk completed three days on the witness stand in his federal trial against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, accusing them of betraying the company's original nonprofit mission. The case, underway in Oakland, California, has revealed private communications and drawn protests o…
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BBC Newsai53 days ago
Trial Begins in Lawsuit Over OpenAI's Shift to For-Profit
Elon Musk testified in a California federal court trial accusing OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman of breaching the company's founding non-profit mission by converting to a for-profit entity. The lawsuit also names OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman and investor Microsoft, seeking to revert…
under30ceo.comai49 days agoUpdated
Elon Musk's Lawsuit Against OpenAI Proceeds to Trial
Elon Musk accused OpenAI CEO Sam Altman of breaching the company's original nonprofit mission during opening testimony in a federal trial. The case examines OpenAI's shift to a commercial structure and involves claims of unjust enrichment. A verdict is expected in late May.
Techcrunchai54 days agoUpdated
Elon Musk Testifies in OpenAI Nonprofit Status Trial
Elon Musk took the stand as the first witness in his lawsuit against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, alleging the company deviated from its nonprofit founding mission. The trial, which began with opening arguments in Oakland, California, follows jury selection on Monday and could influenc…
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+27under30ceo.comai54 days ago
Elon Musk Sues Sam Altman and OpenAI in California Court
Elon Musk's legal battle against Sam Altman and OpenAI commenced with jury selection in a federal court in Oakland, California. The lawsuit alleges that OpenAI breached its founding agreement by shifting to a for-profit model and partnering with Microsoft. The case could have sig…
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under30ceo.comai55 days ago
Jury Selection Underway in Elon Musk's Lawsuit Against OpenAI in Oakland Court
Jury selection started in a federal courtroom in Oakland, California, for Elon Musk's civil lawsuit against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and the company. Musk alleges breach of contract over OpenAI's shift from nonprofit to for-profit status, seeking more than $130 billion in damages.
The Guardianai56 days agoUpdated
Elon Musk's Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Sam Altman Set for Trial Amid Other Company Developments
Elon Musk's ongoing legal dispute with OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman is scheduled to begin trial on Monday. Separately, Altman apologized for OpenAI's failure to alert authorities about a suspect's online behavior prior to a mass shooting in Canada. Altman is also advancing effor…
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Nbc Newsai56 days agoUpdated
Elon Musk's Lawsuit Against Sam Altman and OpenAI Heads to Trial in Oakland Federal Court
Jury selection begins Monday in a civil trial where Elon Musk accuses Sam Altman and OpenAI of breaching their founding agreement by shifting to a for-profit model. The case involves allegations of betrayal and demands for restitution, with potential testimony from tech executive…
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Forbesai55 days agoUpdated
Elon Musk Narrows Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Sam Altman Ahead of Trial
Elon Musk dropped fraud claims in his lawsuit against OpenAI and its co-founders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, focusing on unjust enrichment and breach of charitable trust. The trial begins with jury selection on Monday in federal court in Oakland, California. Separately, Sam Alt…
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under30ceo.comai54 days agoUpdated
Jury Selection Begins in Elon Musk's Lawsuit Against OpenAI in Oakland Federal Court
Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman over the company's shift from nonprofit status started with jury selection in Oakland, California. The case centers on allegations of betraying OpenAI's founding mission. Outcomes could affect OpenAI's structure and funding fo…
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Sam Altman Comments on Anthropic's Mythos Model in Podcast
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman accused competitor Anthropic of using fear-based marketing for its new cybersecurity model Mythos during a podcast this week. Anthropic announced Mythos earlier in April 2026 and released it to a small group of enterprise customers. Altman suggested the appr…
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