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Elon Musk grilled in OpenAI cross examination over nonprofit mission and alleged self enrichment
Technology
Published on 30 April 2026
OpenAI’s lawyer probes what Musk really wants
Elon Musk faced sharp cross-examination in his lawsuit against OpenAI, where he alleges the company abandoned its nonprofit mission to enrich itself. OpenAI says Musk is instead seeking control and is driven by bitterness over his departure. The trial is ongoing as Musk pursues major damages and a return to nonprofit status.
- Musk is suing OpenAI over alleged mission drift
- OpenAI rejects the self-enrichment claim and counters with motives
- Cross-examination centers on control and Musk’s goals
- Musk seeks damages plus nonprofit status change
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