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Musk accuses OpenAI chief Altman of betraying nonprofit roots in explosive courtroom battle
Technology
Published on 29 April 2026
The trial could force OpenAI to overhaul its business model
Elon Musk testified Tuesday, accusing Sam Altman and OpenAI of abandoning the company’s nonprofit mission. Musk claims OpenAI was pushed toward a profit-driven strategy aimed at outpacing major tech rivals, fundamentally changing its purpose. The courtroom fight could have wide effects across the AI industry, potentially compelling OpenAI to rethink its structure and operations.
- Musk says Altman betrayed OpenAI’s altruistic nonprofit origins
- Case centers on alleged shift toward profit and tech domination
- Trial outcome could reshape OpenAI’s business and industry norms
- High-profile allegations could trigger deeper scrutiny of AI firms
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