MIT Technology Review
5/8/2026

Musk v. Altman week 2: OpenAI fires back, and Shivon Zilis reveals that Musk tried to poach Sam Altman
Short summary
In week two of Musk's landmark lawsuit against OpenAI, the company responded to allegations that CEO Sam Altman and president Greg Brockman deceived him about the company's nonprofit commitment. Testimony revealed Musk attempted to recruit Altman away from OpenAI. The case centers on OpenAI's transition from nonprofit to commercial entity.
- •OpenAI responded to Musk's lawsuit alleging deception about nonprofit status
- •Shivon Zilis testified that Musk attempted to poach Sam Altman
- •Trial hinges on OpenAI's transition from nonprofit to for-profit operations
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