OpenAI trial with Elon Musk expected to conclude next week
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Updated · The Guardian · May 9
OpenAI trial with Elon Musk expected to conclude next week
13 articles · Updated · The Guardian · May 9
In Oakland, jurors are still to hear Microsoft chief Satya Nadella and former OpenAI scientist Ilya Sutskever, while Sam Altman may or may not testify.
Musk alleges Altman and Greg Brockman deceived him by turning OpenAI from a 2015 non-profit into a for-profit company after taking his investment.
Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has tightly controlled the high-profile case, rebuking Musk over social media posts and limiting debate over existential AI risks.
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Elon Musk Sues OpenAI for $134 Billion: What the 2026 Trial Means for AI, Microsoft, and IPOs
Overview
As May 2026 ends, the high-profile legal battle between Elon Musk and OpenAI has reached its climax, with closing arguments delivered and the courtroom awaiting a verdict. The trial featured intense testimonies and a closely watched dynamic, especially around Musk’s claim that OpenAI was meant to be a nonprofit charity, not benefiting any individual. Musk argued he chose not to make OpenAI for-profit, while accusing Sam Altman and Greg Brockman of breaking their promise to keep it nonprofit. With anticipation building for the judge’s decision, the outcome could have major implications for OpenAI’s future and the broader AI industry.