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The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal
5/12/2026
Microsoft CEO Testifies About Sam Altman’s Firing in Elon Musk Megatrial

Microsoft CEO Testifies About Sam Altman’s Firing in Elon Musk Megatrial

Short summary

Microsoft CEO testified in Elon Musk's OpenAI litigation about Sam Altman's departure. Musk's legal team is using the testimony to argue Microsoft wields excessive control over OpenAI's governance. The case highlights ongoing disputes over corporate structure in the AI industry.

  • Microsoft CEO testified in Musk's OpenAI litigation involving Sam Altman's firing
  • Musk's team seeking to establish Microsoft's outsized influence over OpenAI governance
  • Part of broader corporate governance and control dispute in AI

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