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Freightwatch Reporter
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Thursday, May 14, 2026
OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman testified Tuesday in federal court to counter allegations from co-founder Elon Musk that the company abandoned its nonprofit mission. Musk's legal team contends that Altman and OpenAI President Greg Brockman converted the organization into a for-profit entity backed by Microsoft investments, enriching themselves while betraying the company's original goal of developing artificial intelligence for humanity's benefit. Altman's defense team characterizes Musk as motivated by competitive spite rather than principle. During testimony, Altman claimed Musk attempted to undermine OpenAI by launching rival firm xAI, recruiting its staff, and engaging in competitive interference. The three-week trial could lead to major changes for one of the world's leading artificial intelligence companies.