Musk Clashes on Stand as OpenAI Trial Probes Nonprofit Roots and For-Profit Pivot

Elon Musk’s Day 2 cross-examination in his lawsuit against OpenAI’s Sam Altman featured tense exchanges about OpenAI’s nonprofit origins versus its current for-profit structure. Musk argued the public was harmed by the pivot, noting he never fulfilled a $1 billion donation (claiming $38 million instead), while OpenAI’s fundraising and restructuring were highlighted. He seeks roughly $134 billion in damages and will continue testifying Thursday, with Altman present.