Musk and Altman Head to Trial in Feud Over Future of OpenAI

Elon Musk and Sam Altman will face off this week in a trial that could determine the future of OpenAI.

The high-profile showdown between the artificial intelligence titans is the culmination of years of animosity and public feuding over the startup that the pair founded together more than a decade ago, before their relationship soured and they became rivals.

Musk alleges Altman and other leaders at OpenAI enriched themselves by abandoning its altruistic principles and converting to a for-profit company with billions of dollars in support from Microsoft Corp. OpenAI and Altman have accused Musk of harassment and say ...