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April 29, 2026
Why is Elon Musk taking OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to Court?
Seeking more than US$134bn in damages, Elon Musk has accused OpenAI CEO Sam Altman of abandoning the company’s original non-profit mission
TL;DR
- Elon Musk is suing OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and the company for over US$134 billion.
- Musk alleges that OpenAI breached its original non-profit mission by restructuring into a for-profit entity.
- He claims he invested in OpenAI based on its non-profit status and seeks to reverse the restructuring.
- The lawsuit details a long-standing rivalry and early disagreements between Musk and Altman over OpenAI's direction and funding.
- OpenAI contends that Musk knew about and agreed to the for-profit transition, accusing him of acting out of jealousy and a desire to derail competition.
- Unsealed depositions have included explosive details, such as questions about Musk's alleged drug use and journal entries from Greg Brockman.
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