Economic Times Tech
5/12/2026
OpenAI chief Sam Altman to take stand in Elon Musk trial
Short summary
Sam Altman appeared in court for Elon Musk's lawsuit alleging he abandoned OpenAI's founding public-good mission for profit. Musk seeks substantial damages and removal of Altman and Greg Brockman from leadership. The trial verdict could reshape OpenAI's governance and competitive positioning in the AI industry.
- •Altman testified in Musk lawsuit over alleged mission shift from public benefit to profit
- •Musk demands damages and removal of both Altman and Brockman as leaders
- •Trial outcome could determine OpenAI's future governance and strategy
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