OpenAI trial: Bret Taylor back on the stand as landmark case resumes – NBC Bay Area

OpenAI trial: Bret Taylor back on the stand as landmark case resumes – NBC Bay Area

OpenAI trial: Bret Taylor back on the stand as landmark case resumes – NBC Bay Area

https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/open-ai-trial-live-updates-tuesday/4083032/

Publish Date: 2026-05-12 11:46:00

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  • Elon Musk filed a $134 billion lawsuit against Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, and Microsoft in 2024 regarding Microsoft’s investments in OpenAI.
  • Musk alleges that OpenAI deviated from its original mission to promote AI for the benefit of humanity, operating as a nonprofit.
  • OpenAI has dismissed Musk’s claims as jealousy aimed at curbing its growth and promoting Musk’s competitor, xAI.
  • A nine-person jury was selected on April 27 to hear the case.
  • The trial is currently running in Oakland federal court and is expected to span until late May.
  • Closing arguments are anticipated to begin on Thursday, May 14.
  • Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella testified on May 10, providing insights on Microsoft’s investment in OpenAI and his views on Altman’s dismissal.
  • NBC Bay Area’s Damian Trujillo is providing live updates from the federal courthouse in Oakland.