Elon Musk Testifies in Lawsuit Against OpenAI Over Nonprofit Mission

May 1, 2026

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Elon Musk is testifying in a lawsuit against OpenAI, claiming that the company's shift to a for-profit model violates its original nonprofit mission. Musk argues that this change undermines the commitment to benefit humanity, which he supported financially.

Elon Musk spent three days on the witness stand in his lawsuit against OpenAI.
Musk alleges that Sam Altman's decision to convert OpenAI to a for-profit model betrayed the organization's original nonprofit mission.
The courtroom proceedings have revealed various emails, texts, and Musk's tweets, with more witnesses expected to testify.
Musk emphasized the idea that a charity cannot be 'stolen' during his testimony.
The case has implications for the future direction of AI companies and their commitments to social missions.

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Elon Musk Testifies in Lawsuit Against OpenAI Over Nonprofit Mission

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