Sam Altman says Elon Musk wanted 90 percent of OpenAI in high-stakes trial
Key takeaways
- Landmark trial could shape future and leadership of Open AI as company prepares for possible initial public offering.
- Tuesday marked the start of Altman’s testimony in a contentious trial unfolding in Oakland, California, between some of tech’s richest and most powerful titans.
- Musk, the wealthiest man in the world, has sued Altman and OpenAI president Greg Brockman on the basis that they “stole a charity” by shifting its purpose.
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Landmark trial could shape future and leadership of Open AI as company prepares for possible initial public offering.
xwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogle Add Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Open AI CEO Sam Altman arrives at the federal court to testify in a trial brought by tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, on May 12 [Josh Edelson/AFP]By AFP, Reuters and The Associated Press Published On 12 May 202612 May 2026In a United States court, Open AI chief executive Sam Altman has rejected claims from fellow tech mogul Elon Musk that he betrayed the artificial intelligence company’s original vision.
Tuesday marked the start of Altman’s testimony in a contentious trial unfolding in Oakland, California, between some of tech’s richest and most powerful titans.