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April 28, 2026
'Stole a charity': Elon Musk accuses Sam Altman of betrayal in courtroom showdown
Trial is culmination of a years-long feud between Musk and Altman that has become increasingly vicious
TL;DR
- Elon Musk is suing Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, and OpenAI, alleging they broke a foundational agreement to benefit humanity by pivoting to a for-profit structure.
- Musk's attorney claims Altman and Brockman "stole a charity," while OpenAI counters that the lawsuit is motivated by Musk's jealousy and desire for revenge after failing to gain full control of the company.
- Musk testified that he views the situation as simple: "it’s not OK to steal a charity."
- OpenAI's legal team asserts that Musk believed OpenAI should be for-profit from early on and that his failure to secure "full control" led to his departure and subsequent lawsuit.
- The trial carries significant stakes for OpenAI, which is planning to go public, and Musk is seeking to undo its corporate restructuring and obtain substantial damages.
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