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Musk Sues OpenAI for $150 B, Demands Nonprofit Status

5/7/2026

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Musk Sues OpenAI

Trial began April 28 2026 in Oakland as Elon Musk sued OpenAI, Sam Altman and Greg Brockman.
Elon Musk seeks $150 billion in damages, a ruling that OpenAI become nonprofit, removal of Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, and claims $38 million donation was taken after the shift to for-profit.
Greg Brockman testified Elon Musk backed the 2017 for-profit shift, demanded raising $80 billion for a Mars city, and noted OpenAI plans $50 billion spend in 2026.

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Murati Testifies

Murati testified that Sam Altman lied about a new AI model’s need for safety-board review.
She consulted chief strategy officer Jason Kwon, found a conflict, and sent the model to the safety board.
In court texts, Murati called Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella a “voice of reason” and sought his help with Altman.
After exiting OpenAI in 2024, she founded Thinking Machines Lab and attended the 2026 Met Gala.

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Musk Sues OpenAI

Trial began April 28 2026 in Oakland as Elon Musk sued OpenAI, Sam Altman and Greg Brockman.
Elon Musk seeks $150 billion in damages, a ruling that OpenAI become nonprofit, removal of Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, and claims $38 million donation was taken after the shift to for-profit.
Greg Brockman testified Elon Musk backed the 2017 for-profit shift, demanded raising $80 billion for a Mars city, and noted OpenAI plans $50 billion spend in 2026.

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