Musk and Altman Take OpenAI Feud to Federal Court

Elon Musk and Sam Altman are headed to a California federal trial over Musk’s claim that OpenAI swerved from its nonprofit roots and monetized via Microsoft, with billions in allegedly wrongful gains Musk wants redirected to the nonprofit and calls for leadership changes. OpenAI and Altman deny the charges, suggesting Musk’s motives are personal and competitive. The nine-member jury will hear from high-profile witnesses, including Microsoft’s Satya Nadella and OpenAI figures, in a case that could influence the pace and governance of AI as the race to AGI intensifies.