Elon Musk Alleges OpenAI Abandoned Nonprofit Roots for Private Gain in Legal Trial

Elon Musk is seeking $150 billion in damages from OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging that OpenAI's leadership, including CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman, betrayed the organization's nonprofit mission. Jury selection has concluded in the landmark trial, which could set a legal precedent regarding charitable governance. OpenAI has dismissed the claims as baseless and motivated by competition with Musk's AI company, xAI.

By Ananya Gairola Wed, April 29, 2026 at 6:01 PM GMT+3 3 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Elon Musk Alleges OpenAI Abandoned Nonprofit Roots for Private Gain in Legal Trial

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