Musk’s Trial Attacks Altman’s OpenAI Leadership and Safety Commitments

In the Musk-vs-OpenAI trial’s second week, Elon Musk’s witnesses questioned Sam Altman’s leadership, safety priorities, and honesty, arguing OpenAI drifted from its safety-focused mission toward product emphasis and raised concerns about board oversight. Testimony described eroding long-term safety teams, launches without board approval, and a culture of distrust, with nonprofit governance experts weighing in on whether the CEO and board aligned with OpenAI’s nonprofit mission.