Elon Musk and Sam Altman are embroiled in a pivotal court battle that could significantly impact OpenAI and ChatGPT. Musk has filed a lawsuit accusing OpenAI of deviating from its founding mission to benefit humanity in favor of profit-driven motives. Key figures, including Musk, his financial manager Jared Birchall, and OpenAI cofounder Greg Brockman, have already testified, while former board member Shivon Zilis has also taken the stand. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is expected to testify today, followed by former OpenAI chief scientist Ilya Sutskever. Musk's lawsuit seeks to remove Altman and Brockman from their positions and demands up to $150 billion in damages if he prevails.
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The Verge· Hayden Field· Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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