Musk vs. OpenAI: Court Battle Over Profit Shift Reveals Internal Turmoil

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Firstpost•19-01-2026, 12:25
Musk vs. OpenAI: Court Battle Over Profit Shift Reveals Internal Turmoil
- •Elon Musk is suing OpenAI, alleging the company betrayed its non-profit mission by shifting to a for-profit model.
- •US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled the case will proceed to trial on April 27, scrutinizing OpenAI's transition.
- •Unsealed court documents, including Greg Brockman's diary entries, reveal internal discussions about moving away from non-profit status and power struggles.
- •OpenAI refutes Musk's claims, stating he initially pushed for a for-profit structure and demanded majority control.
- •The trial will determine if OpenAI violated non-profit obligations and if Microsoft knowingly benefited, with Musk seeking $134 billion in damages.
Why It Matters: Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI over its profit shift heads to trial, exposing internal conflicts and a battle for AI's future.
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