qwant news | Elon Musk accuses OpenAI CEO Sam Altman of trying to 'steal' a charity - SiliconANGLE

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Elon Musk testified in a landmark trial accusing OpenAI co‑founder Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman of turning the 2015 nonprofit that he helped launch into a for‑profit enterprise, effectively “stealing” a charity; Musk argues that the creation of a multibillion‑dollar commercial arm violates the original charitable mission and seeks to have Altman and Brockman removed and OpenAI restored to nonprofit status, while OpenAI counters that Musk’s lawsuit is a self‑serving attempt to cripple his own rival AI firm xAI, dismissing his claims as baseless and highlighting that the case hinges on whether the shift to a profit model breaches charity laws, with other industry figures such as Microsoft’s Satya Nadella expected to testify.

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qwant news | Sam Altman that could reshape AI's future

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Elon Musk, Tesla’s CEO and one of OpenAI’s co‑founders, took the stand Tuesday at a federal courthouse in Oakland in a civil lawsuit he filed in 2024 against OpenAI chief Sam Altman, co‑founder Greg Brockman, and Microsoft. Musk alleges the trio abandoned OpenAI’s original nonprofit mission to steward safe, open artificial‑intelligence development, turning the organization into a for‑profit venture valued at roughly $852 billion after a massive Microsoft investment. In opening statements, Musk’s lawyer quoted OpenAI’s founding charter and accused Altman and Brockman of “stealing a charity.” Musk testified that he expects AI to surpass human intelligence within a year and warned that, like an uncontrolled child, such super‑intelligent systems could become dangerous without built‑in values. The nine‑person jury was selected Monday, and the three‑week trial will continue with additional testimony from Altman, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, and others.

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NPR Topics: News | As trial against OpenAI begins, Elon Musk seeks Sam Altman's ouster by John Ruwitch

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Elon Musk has taken Sam Altman and other OpenAI leaders to court in Oakland, alleging that they illegally turned the nonprofit they co‑founded into a for‑profit enterprise, enriching themselves and violating the original charitable mission. Musk’s lawsuit seeks to reverse the 2019 conversion, force Altman, President Greg Brockman and Microsoft to return billions of “ill‑gotten” profits, and remove Altman from the nonprofit board and both Altman and Brockman from the for‑profit company’s officer roles. Musk’s attorney argues the shift compromised AI safety and created a concentration risk, while OpenAI counters that the for‑profit arm was a necessary, agreed‑upon step that has not altered its mission. The trial, expected to last about three weeks, will feature testimony from Musk, Altman, Brockman, Microsoft’s Satya Nadella and key OpenAI researchers.

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BBC News | Why Sam Altman and his former hero Elon Musk are taking their toxic feud to court

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Elon Musk and Sam Altman, co‑founders of the AI lab OpenAI, have taken their long‑running feud into a federal courtroom in Oakland, where Musk is suing Altman, OpenAI and its co‑founder Greg Brockman (and alleging Microsoft’s involvement) for allegedly swindling him out of tens of millions of dollars and abandoning the organization’s original nonprofit mission. The case, overseen by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers and decided by a nine‑person jury, will feature testimony from the two billionaires as well as key OpenAI figures and Microsoft’s Satya Nadella, and could reshape the future of artificial general intelligence by determining whether OpenAI must revert to a nonprofit model or remain a profit‑driven enterprise. The dispute stems from their 2015 partnership to create OpenAI as a nonprofit, Musk’s 2018 departure after a power struggle, and his claim that the later shift to a for‑profit structure was illegal and motivated by greed, while OpenAI argues Musk is acting out of jealousy and seeks to undermine a major AI competitor. The high‑stakes trial highlights the broader societal concerns about AI development, corporate governance, and the concentration of power in the hands of a few tech titans.

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bing news | ‘Stole a charity’: Elon Musk accuses Sam Altman of betrayal in courtroom showdown

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The trial in Oakland sees Elon Musk suing Sam Altman, Greg Brockman and OpenAI, alleging they violated a founding agreement by turning the nonprofit into a for‑profit venture and enriching themselves as the company grew into a multibillion‑dollar AI powerhouse; Musk, who left OpenAI in 2018, seeks to undo the restructuring, remove Altman as CEO, and obtain $134 billion in damages to be redirected to the nonprofit. OpenAI denies the claims, calling the suit jealous and baseless, and argues Musk is trying to sabotage a rival AI effort. Opening arguments highlighted the case as one about broken promises rather than technical AI issues, with the jury asked to set aside any personal feelings toward the billionaire litigants. The three‑week trial could shape OpenAI’s planned $1 trillion public listing and may feature testimony from other tech leaders such as Microsoft’s Satya Nadella and Neuralink’s Shivon Zilis.

Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/28/sam-altman-open-ai-elon-musk-trial

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bing news | Why Sam Altman and his former hero Elon Musk are taking their toxic feud to court

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El Elon Musk y Sam Altman, co‑fundadores de OpenAI, han llevado su larguísimo conflicto de redes sociales a un tribunal federal en Oakland, donde se disputará durante un mes la supuesta gestión indebida de la empresa por parte de Altman. Musk acusa a Altman y a OpenAI de haberle defraudado millones de dólares, de haber transformado ilegalmente la organización de una entidad sin fines de lucro a una con fines de lucro y de descuidar la misión original de que la inteligencia artificial general (AGI) beneficie a toda la humanidad; exige la restitución de fondos para la rama sin ánimo de lucro de OpenAI y la destitución de Altman. Altman y OpenAI responden que Musk actúa por celos y resentimiento tras abandonar la compañía en 2018 y que sus demandas buscan obstaculizar el progreso hacia la AGI, mientras que la compañía alega que la transición a lucro fue consensuada para avanzar su misión. El caso, que también involucra a Microsoft, a Greg Brockman y a otros testigos clave, podría sentar precedentes sobre el control de la IA y el futuro de estas dos figuras tecnológicas cuya rivalidad se ha comparado con un combate de titanes.

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qwant news | Sam Altman feud explained as OpenAI trial begins

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El Elon Musk has sued OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, alleging that the company they co‑founded in 2015 abandoned its original nonprofit mission and that Altman “betrayed” that purpose by converting it into a for‑profit hybrid; Musk seeks more than $134 billion in damages to be paid to OpenAI’s nonprofit arm and wants Altman and President Greg Brockman removed, while also naming Microsoft as a defendant for allegedly helping the shift. The case, heard in federal court in Oakland, California before Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, began with jury selection on Monday and opening statements Tuesday, and is expected to last about three weeks, with both Musk and Altman slated to testify. The trial’s outcome could reshape OpenAI’s structure—potentially reverting it to a nonprofit, imposing leadership changes, or even prompting a breakup—and affect its push toward artificial general intelligence, its upcoming IPO, and the broader AI landscape, as OpenAI calls the lawsuit baseless and a campaign of harassment, while Microsoft denies the allegations.

Read more: https://www.newsweek.com/elon-musk-vs-sam-altman-feud-explained-as-openai-trial-begins-11886815

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News Headlines | OpenAI trial begins pitting Elon Musk against Sam Altman

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A civil trial in Oakland began on April 28, 2026, pitting Elon Musk against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman over the company’s shift from a nonprofit to a for‑profit “wealth machine.” Musk alleges that Altman and president Greg Brockman betrayed the original mission to steward AI for humanity, seeking $150 billion in damages, the removal of Altman and Brockman, and a return to nonprofit status, with proceeds to OpenAI’s charitable arm. He claims he contributed about $38 million in seed funding and that the transformation was done without his consent. OpenAI counters that Musk was aware of, and even supported, the change, and argues his lawsuit is driven by personal grievances after he left the board and started his own AI venture. The case could affect OpenAI’s planned IPO, its valuation—potentially up to $1 trillion—and broader public concerns about AI governance.

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US Top News and Analysis | OpenAI trial live updates: Opening arguments in Musk v. Altman lawsuit set to begin

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The highly anticipated lawsuit between Elon Musk and OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman began with opening arguments in federal court in Oakland, California, overseen by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers. Musk alleges that OpenAI broke its promise to remain a nonprofit after it created a for‑profit subsidiary following his 2018 departure from the board, and he is seeking up to $134 billion in damages. OpenAI has called the suit “baseless” and a “harassment campaign,” asserting that it will prove the truth and law are on its side. Jury selection was completed on Monday, with jurors questioned about AI and their views of Musk, some expressing dislike due to his political activities. The trial is expected to continue into Tuesday, when Musk’s lawyers may call the first witness, with names such as Musk himself and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella appearing on their witness list.

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Times of India | Elon Musk and OpenAI trial: Why the world's richest man is taking Sam Altman to court and what he actually wants

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Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI, now being heard in a federal court in Oakland, stems from his claim that the nonprofit he helped found in 2015 was deceptively converted into a for‑profit company, enriching CEO Sam Altman and co‑founder Greg Brockman at his expense. Musk alleges breach of charitable trust and unjust enrichment, seeking the removal of Altman and Brockman, reversal of the for‑profit restructuring, and damages of $134‑$150 billion to be redirected to OpenAI’s nonprofit arm. OpenAI counters that Musk was aware of the eventual for‑profit shift, that his contributions were donations, not investments, and portrays the suit as a jealous, baseless attempt to derail a competitor. The trial, which includes testimony from senior OpenAI figures, Microsoft’s Satya Nadella and others, could affect OpenAI’s planned trillion‑dollar IPO and Musk’s own SpaceX‑backed xAI offering, making the outcome pivotal for the future of AI development and the broader tech industry.

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