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Musk and Altman’s bitter feud over OpenAI to be laid bare in court

Musk sues Altman and OpenAI in Oakland, alleging breach of nonprofit founding terms and a for-profit pivot.
Musk seeks more than $134 billion in damages and changes to OpenAI’s leadership.
The trial is expected to last two to three weeks with jury selection starting soon.
OpenAI defends the restructuring, saying Musk understood the need to move toward a for-profit model.
The case is as much a public relations clash as a legal dispute, with notable figures testifying.
OpenAI’s defense cites internal emails and past statements to rebut Musk’s claims.
The lawsuit spotlights Musk and Altman’s long-running rivalry since OpenAI’s 2015 nonprofit founding.
The case could influence OpenAI’s path to a public listing and its business model.
Depositions reveal personal tensions and potential distractions during negotiations.
The Guardian frames the case as a pivotal moment for AI industry governance and philanthropy.

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