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Musk v Altman turns messy fast as emails texts and tweets flood court

Technology
Published on 1 May 2026
Musk v Altman turns messy fast as emails texts and tweets flood court

Emails and Musk tweets are already being introduced

Elon Musk has spent days testifying in his lawsuit against OpenAI, and the case is escalating. Court proceedings are now surfacing emails, texts, and Musk’s own tweets, with more witnesses expected. Musk’s central claim is that Sam Altman’s move to a for-profit structure amounted to a betrayal of OpenAI’s nonprofit mission, setting up a broader fight over control and intent.

  • Musk’s testimony has spanned days and the dispute is intensifying
  • Emails, texts, and Musk tweets are being introduced in court
  • More witnesses are expected as the case expands
  • Musk alleges Altman’s for-profit conversion broke OpenAI’s mission
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