Musk v. Altman trial tests OpenAI’s credibility and governance

In a California federal case, Elon Musk accuses OpenAI leaders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman of steering the nonprofit OpenAI toward profit and of misleading stakeholders. Altman testified about truthfulness amid witnesses—former OpenAI executives—who described concerns about lying and manipulation. The trial also probes Altman’s personal investments and potential conflicts of interest, including ties to Y Combinator and a Helion stake, while OpenAI denies the accusations and argues Musk aims to undermine a main competitor. With closing arguments completed, jurors were set to deliberate on Altman’s leadership and the company’s mission versus profit motives.