Musk Seeks $134B in OpenAI Trial This Week: California Brief

April 27, 2026, 2:03 PM UTC

Musk v. Altman Trial Kicks Off

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Elon Musk and Sam Altman will face off this week in a trial that pits two titans of artificial intelligence in a showdown over OpenAI’s founding mission—and could have debilitating consequences for its future.

The high-profile trial is the culmination of years of animosity and public feuding over the AI startup that the pair founded together more than a decade ago. Musk and Altman are expected to testify during the first phase of the proceedings.

Musk alleges Altman and others at the company enriched themselves by abandoning OpenAI’s altruistic principles and converting to ...

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