Musk and Altman face off in trial that will determine OpenAI's future

A trial has begun over Elon Musk’s claim that OpenAI abandoned its nonprofit mission after Sam Altman took control and pushed a more commercial strategy.

The case could influence OpenAI’s for-profit arm, board leadership, and the company’s overall direction.

A federal judge in Northern California will weigh the outcome after jury input.

The dispute could reshape OpenAI’s structure, funding model, and how it develops and deploys AI.