OpenAI trial live updates: Closing arguments begin in landmark case – NBC Bay Area
OpenAI trial live updates: Closing arguments begin in landmark case – NBC Bay Area
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Publish Date: 2026-05-14 17:18:00
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- Elon Musk filed a $134 billion lawsuit against Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, and Microsoft, alleging that Microsoft’s investments violated OpenAI’s original nonprofit mission.
- Musk’s lawsuit claims that OpenAI, under Altman’s leadership, deviated from its initial aim of benefiting humanity through AI.
- OpenAI has dismissed Musk’s claims as an attempt to hinder its success and promote his competing AI venture, xAI.
- The federal court jury for the case was chosen on April 27, and the trial took place in Oakland federal court, continuing through late May.
- Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella provided three hours of testimony on May 10, focusing on Microsoft’s investment in OpenAI and Altman’s dismissal.
- On May 12, Sam Altman testified in the trial.
- The trial concluded witness testimonies on May 13.
