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Elon Musk returns to court as OpenAI mission and $150 billion stakes collide
Technology
Published on 29 April 2026
His for profit move allegedly broke the charity backbone
Elon Musk returned to the witness stand in his lawsuit against OpenAI, arguing the company abandoned its original mission by prioritizing profit. Musk testified that forming a for-profit structure “destroyed the foundation of charitable giving.” He is seeking $150 billion and wants OpenAI to revert to a nonprofit, including removing key leaders.
- Musk says OpenAI strayed from its mission toward profit
- Testimony claims for profit structure damaged charitable giving
- He seeks $150 billion and nonprofit status for OpenAI
- Case targets leadership changes at the AI firm
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