Musk Takes Stand in OpenAI Trial, Warnings Over Charitable Mission at Risk

Elon Musk testified in a high-stakes lawsuit alleging OpenAI and its leaders abandoned the charity’s mission to become a profit-driven entity, seeking $150 billion in damages and a return to nonprofit status with leadership changes. OpenAI argues the for-profit structure was needed to fund AI research and stay competitive, while Microsoft’s involvement remains part of the case. The proceedings could influence OpenAI’s leadership narrative and potential future IPO plans.