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Elon Musk Sues Sam Altman, OpenAI Over Company Mission

Elon Musk has initiated a lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI, alleging that the company has deviated from its original non-profit mission to develop artificial general intelligence for humanity. The high-stakes legal battle has begun in court, drawing significant global attention.

28 Apr, 05:16 — 28 Apr, 16:19
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APVery High1h ago

Musk and Altman show up for opening statements in trial that could reshape AI’s future - AP News

Musk and Altman show up for opening statements in trial that could reshape AI’s future  AP News

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BBCHigh7h ago

Musk v Altman: The most toxic row in tech goes on trial

The battle between the AI big hitters has largely played out on social media. Now it is coming to the courtroom.

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NYTMostly Factual1h ago

Here Are the Key Players in the OpenAI Trial

Elon Musk, Sam Altman and several other key artificial intelligence industry figures are slated to testify in the trial, which is expected to last several weeks.

By Cade Metz

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The GuardianMostly Factual4h ago

The personal pettiness of the Elon Musk v OpenAI trial

In theory, Musk and Altman’s court fight could pose key questions about AI safety – in reality, it’s motivated by money and personal grievance Sign up for the TechScape newsletter: our free technology email Hello, and welcome to TechScape. I’m your host, Blake Montgomery, US tech editor at the Guardian, writing to you from beneath a cherry blossom tree in Prospect Park in New York City. Spring has arrived! Facing AI and a tough job market, gen Z turns to entrepreneurship: ‘I have to prove m...

By Blake Montgomery

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NPRHigh9h ago

Michel Martin speaks to author of new book on Elon Musk

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Quinn Slobodian, the co-author of the new book, "Muskism: A Guide to the Perplexed."

By Michel Martin

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ukrainska-pravda6h ago

An Elon Musk-Supported Apology of Russia’s War on Ukraine

A collective warning to readers of The Russia-Ukraine War and its Origins: From the Maidan to the Ukraine War (Palgrave Macmillan/Springer Nature, 2026).

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France 24High8h ago

Musk lawsuit against OpenAI 'more about corporate strategy than any philosophical or ethical moves'

Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Bernard Benhamou, Secretary General of the Institute of Digital Sovereignty (ISN) and Senior Lecturer on Internet Governance at Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne. According to Mr. Benhamou, this trial is not a clash of the tech titans. Rather, it is a strategic legal battle in the uncharted waters of AI. The timing is critical, as it coincides with the anticipated IPO of a new entity emerging from the convergence of SpaceX and xAI. In this context, any legal victory...

By FRANCE24

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Business InsiderMostly Factual1h ago

Musk v Altman kicks off: Elon Musk is in the house

Elon Musk enters the Oakland federal courthouse Benjamin Fanjoy/Getty Images The showdown between Elon Musk and Sam Altman kicked off today — and the world's richest man is already in the courthouse. Musk was photographed entering the Oakland federal courthouse ahead of opening arguments. Elon Musk is scheduled to testify as soon as today. At the heart of the case is Musk's accusation that Altman and other execs deceived him into donating $38 million to OpenAI based on promises that it wou...

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YahooMostly Factual1h ago

Musk and Altman show up for opening statements in trial that could reshape AI's future

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual5h ago

Claims and counterclaims: Inside Elon Musk–Sam Altman court clash with $134 billion at stake

A high-stakes legal battle is underway in Oakland as Elon Musk sues OpenAI's Sam Altman and Microsoft, alleging a betrayal of the AI company's founding nonprofit mission. Musk claims the shift to a for-profit model enriched leaders and investors, deviating from the original goal of benefiting humanity. The trial could significantly impact OpenAI's future and the AI industry.

By TOI TECH DESK

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straits-timesMostly Factual7h ago

OpenAI trial pitting Elon Musk against Sam Altman kicks off - The Straits Times

OpenAI trial pitting Elon Musk against Sam Altman kicks off  The Straits Times

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cyprus-mail1h ago

Elon Musk, Sam Altman arrive in court for OpenAI trial

A trial that could help shape the future of artificial intelligence begins on Tuesday, with billionaires Elon Musk and Sam Altman at odds over the evolution of ChatGPT maker OpenAI from a nonprofit to a profit-seeking juggernaut worth hundreds of billions of dollars. Opening statements in Musk’s civil lawsuit against OpenAI and Altman will take […]

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rte-newsMostly Factual2h ago

OpenAI trial begins pitting Elon Musk against Sam Altman

A trial that could help shape the future of artificial intelligence begins today, with billionaires Elon Musk and Sam Altman at odds over the evolution of ChatGPT maker OpenAI from a non-profit to a profit-seeking juggernaut worth hundreds of billions of dollars.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual7h ago

Analysis:SpaceX ties Musk compensation to Mars colonization goal

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in-cyprus7h ago

SpaceX ties Musk compensation to Mars colonization goal

SpaceX’s board has approved a compensation plan for founder Elon Musk with goals as futuristic and celestial as the company’s ambitions: colonizing Mars and running data centers in outer space. The details of Musk’s sweeping pay package, which have not been widely reported, were revealed in the company’s confidential registration statement filed in recent weeks […]

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express-tribuneMostly Factual12h ago

OpenAI trial pitting Elon Musk against Sam Altman kicks off

Musk seeks $150b in damages, claims Altman betrayed OpenAI's mission by turning it into 'wealth machine' for investors

By Reuters

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express-tribune28 Apr, 05:16First to report

OpenAI trial pitting Elon Musk against Sam Altman kicks off

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irozhlas28 Apr, 07:00

AI revoluce za biliony dolarů. Je to bublina, nebo obor budoucnosti, do kterého má Česko naskočit?

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NPR28 Apr, 08:07

Michel Martin speaks to author of new book on Elon Musk

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France 2428 Apr, 09:12

Musk lawsuit against OpenAI 'more about corporate strategy than any philosophical or ethical moves'

vg28 Apr, 09:21

Musk og Altman i retten: Dette krangler de om

der-standard28 Apr, 09:57

Gericht hat Schwierigkeiten, Juroren zu finden, die Elon Musk nicht hassen

channel-news-asia28 Apr, 10:04

Analysis:SpaceX ties Musk compensation to Mars colonization goal

BBC28 Apr, 10:10

Musk v Altman: The most toxic row in tech goes on trial

in-cyprus28 Apr, 10:21

SpaceX ties Musk compensation to Mars colonization goal

publico28 Apr, 10:24

Julgamento de Elon Musk contra Sam Altman expõe luta de poder na OpenAI

straits-times28 Apr, 10:33

OpenAI trial pitting Elon Musk against Sam Altman kicks off - The Straits Times

delfi-lt28 Apr, 10:39

Teisme – arši Musko ir Altmano kova dėl „OpenAI“: kuo kaltina ir ko siekia?

ukrainska-pravda28 Apr, 11:20

An Elon Musk-Supported Apology of Russia’s War on Ukraine

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Times of India28 Apr, 12:21

Claims and counterclaims: Inside Elon Musk–Sam Altman court clash with $134 billion at stake

The Guardian28 Apr, 13:21

The personal pettiness of the Elon Musk v OpenAI trial

indian-express28 Apr, 13:54

What does AGI mean for OpenAI now? Sam Altman lays out 5 key principles

newsbeast28 Apr, 14:10

«Πόλεμος» δισεκατομμυρίων στην AI: Ο Έλον Μασκ σέρνει τον Σαμ Άλτμαν στα δικαστήρια και όλος ο πλανήτης παρακολουθεί

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rte-news28 Apr, 15:23

OpenAI trial begins pitting Elon Musk against Sam Altman

cyprus-mail28 Apr, 15:51

Elon Musk, Sam Altman arrive in court for OpenAI trial

AP28 Apr, 16:03

Musk and Altman show up for opening statements in trial that could reshape AI’s future - AP News

Yahoo28 Apr, 16:03

Musk and Altman show up for opening statements in trial that could reshape AI's future

NYT28 Apr, 16:03

Here Are the Key Players in the OpenAI Trial

Business Insider28 Apr, 16:19Latest update

Musk v Altman kicks off: Elon Musk is in the house