‘Not OK to steal a charity’: Elon Musk testifies in legal battle with Sam Altman over OpenAI

Elon Musk testified in a federal trial over his 2024 lawsuit against OpenAI and its leaders.

He argues OpenAI abandoned its original nonprofit, charity-like mission and should be held accountable.

OpenAI says Musk is trying to slow its growth and help rival xAI.

The Oakland trial is expected to last two to three weeks and could affect OpenAI’s structure and governance.