During a high‑profile trial over OpenAI’s future, Elon Musk told the court that the AI company would not exist without his early backing. When OpenAI lawyer William Savitt pressed Musk about the $38 million he contributed—far short of the $1 billion he once pledged—Musk replied that his reputation, the company’s name and the lease of the Pioneer Building were worth far more. The exchange highlighted a growing personal feud between Musk and OpenAI chief Sam Altman and underscored broader disputes about the nonprofit’s governance, safety priorities and commercial direction. Read more →