In a San Francisco federal courtroom, Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers halted a heated exchange on artificial‑intelligence risk during the lawsuit between Elon Musk and OpenAI. The judge reminded Musk's attorney to stay on topic, steering the case back to allegations that OpenAI abandoned its nonprofit roots and became a profit‑driven enterprise. The ruling underscores that the trial will center on corporate governance, not existential threats, as the two tech titans clash over the future of the company behind ChatGPT. Read more →

During the high‑profile OpenAI lawsuit, Elon Musk’s courtroom demeanor raised fresh doubts about his reliability as a witness. The Tesla and SpaceX founder repeatedly clashed with prosecutor Christopher Savitt, challenged simple yes‑or‑no questions, and dismissed inquiries about OpenAI’s safety protocols. His admission that he did not know what the company’s “safety cards” were, combined with a past remark calling the firm’s safety team “jackasses,” amplified the prosecutor’s push to question Musk’s credibility. Musk defended his outbursts as a management tactic, but the judge reminded the prosecution that extracting concise answers from him would remain a challenge. Read more →

In a California federal courtroom on Thursday, Elon Musk told a judge that his AI startup xAI employed OpenAI’s models to develop its own system, Grok, through a practice known as model distillation. Musk said the technique is common across the industry, answering “partially” when asked if xAI directly distilled OpenAI technology. The testimony highlights a growing debate over the legality and ethics of AI model sharing, with companies like OpenAI, Anthropic and Google warning of potential intellectual‑property violations. Read more →

Elon Musk took the stand Tuesday in a federal lawsuit accusing OpenAI of illegally converting from a nonprofit to a for‑profit venture. Speaking before a jury in Oakland, the SpaceX and X CEO warned that allowing the transition could set a precedent that threatens charitable organizations nationwide. OpenAI’s chief executive Sam Altman has been present but has not yet testified. The case, which centers on Musk’s $38 million early investment and the company’s 2019 restructuring, could reshape how AI firms are governed and regulated. Read more →

Elon Musk has taken his lawsuit against OpenAI to trial, accusing the company of abandoning its original nonprofit mission and turning into a profit‑driven enterprise. The case, which pits Musk against OpenAI’s chief executive Sam Altman, centers on whether the firm’s shift violates the law. A court‑ordered overhaul could reshape OpenAI’s leadership, funding structure, and product roadmap, with ripple effects for users and the broader artificial‑intelligence industry. Read more →

Elon Musk took the stand Tuesday in a federal courtroom in Oakland, framing his lawsuit against OpenAI as a defense of charitable trust rather than a personal profit dispute. The billionaire claims the nonprofit he funded with $44 million was betrayed when OpenAI’s leaders turned the organization into a for‑profit entity, a move he says threatens the foundation of charitable giving in the United States. Musk seeks up to $134 billion in damages for the nonprofit, the removal of CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman, and a court order to revert OpenAI to nonprofit status. OpenAI’s lawyers argue Musk originally supported a for‑profit conversion and is now using the courts to damage a competitor. Read more →

In a California courtroom, Elon Musk spent hours recounting his life story and positioning his business ventures as safeguards for humanity. Testifying against OpenAI co‑founder Sam Altman, Musk argued that artificial intelligence could either usher in a utopian future or trigger catastrophic ruin, and that his companies—from SpaceX to Tesla—were built to protect the species. The testimony, which painted Altman as a charitable thief, underscored Musk’s broader narrative that his entrepreneurial pursuits are driven by existential concerns rather than profit. Read more →

Elon Musk took the stand Wednesday in a federal jury trial in California, accusing OpenAI co-founders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman of breaching the nonprofit's charter and enriching themselves at the expense of its mission. The lawsuit, which also names Microsoft and OpenAI as defendants, alleges fraud, unjust enrichment and a illegal shift to a for‑profit structure. Witnesses slated to appear include Microsoft chief Satya Nadella, CTO Kevin Scott and former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, now heading Thinking Machines Lab. Musk seeks a court order to strip Altman and Brockman of authority and unwind OpenAI’s for‑profit conversion. Read more →

Jury selection started Monday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, marking the opening of a four‑week trial that pits Elon Musk against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Musk alleges the nonprofit he helped launch was fraudulently converted into a for‑profit entity, seeking $150 billion in damages and the removal of Altman. OpenAI counters that Musk was aware of the transition and left the board voluntarily. The case, overseen by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, could reshape the company’s future and its planned IPO. Read more →

The first day of the high‑profile lawsuit between Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman began with jury selection, and prospective jurors quickly disclosed strong negative feelings toward Musk. Some questionnaires called the Tesla founder a "greedy, racist, homophobic piece of garbage" and a "world‑class jerk." Musk’s attorneys moved to have those respondents dismissed, but Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers reminded the courtroom that personal dislike does not preclude impartiality. The nine jurors ultimately chosen include individuals who expressed reservations about Musk and AI, yet pledged to decide the case on the evidence alone. Read more →

Elon Musk used X’s paid‑boost feature on Monday to amplify a New Yorker investigation by Ronan Farrow that accuses OpenAI chief Sam Altman of deceptive practices. The promotion appeared just as Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI, Altman, president Greg Brockman and Microsoft entered jury selection in a federal courtroom in Oakland. While the post lacked a clear ad label, X’s own policies require boosted content to self‑identify as advertising. The move has drawn scrutiny amid a trial that pits Musk’s early investments against OpenAI’s commercial trajectory. Read more →

Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman are set to appear in a high‑stakes trial that could reshape the future of the artificial‑intelligence nonprofit. Both founders face more than two hours of questioning, alongside a roster of Silicon Valley heavyweights that includes former OpenAI chief technology officer Mira Brockman, Microsoft chief Satya Nadella and Musk associate Shivon Zilis. The case, which pits Musk’s for‑profit AI venture against OpenAI’s nonprofit mission, also highlights growing competition from rivals such as Anthropic and Google. Read more →

Elon Musk’s legal battle with OpenAI begins in Oakland on April 27, as a jury will hear his claims that the AI firm defrauded him and breached its founding agreement. The suit, filed by Musk and his new venture xAI, alleges fraud, unjust enrichment and a breach of OpenAI’s charitable trust, while demanding the removal of Sam Altman and Greg Brockman and a restructuring of the company. OpenAI counters that Musk lacks standing and that no cognizable promise was broken. With both firms eyeing public offerings, the courtroom drama could reshape the competitive landscape of artificial intelligence. Read more →

In Oakland, a federal jury will soon be chosen to hear Elon Musk's lawsuit accusing OpenAI and its chief Sam Altman of defrauding the billionaire after the AI firm switched from a nonprofit to a for‑profit structure. The case, which could reshape corporate governance in the artificial‑intelligence sector, centers on Musk's claim that he was misled about the use of his $38 million donation. With Microsoft named as a co‑defendant, the trial promises high‑profile testimony and a potential verdict that may affect OpenAI’s future direction. Read more →