OpenAI Lawsuit Continues Trial, Sam Altman to Testify in Court

Odaily In a related lawsuit against OpenAI being heard at the U.S. District Court in Oakland, California, one of the highly anticipated key witnesses, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, is expected to testify in court today.

The case was filed by Elon Musk in 2024, accusing OpenAI and its management of violating their non-profit mission commitments and questioning whether their transition to a commercial structure breached charitable fiduciary duties.

During the trial, OpenAI Board Chair Bret Taylor continued to testify, stating that the company was "on the brink of collapse" during the management turmoil in 2023. He noted that the restructured organization is now clearer, though the non-profit entity retains control.

Meanwhile, Satya Nadella testified that when Microsoft invested over $13 billion in OpenAI in 2019, it "took on significant risk when no one else was willing to bet on them." He also stated that he had never received formal questions from Musk regarding the compliance of the investment.

The case continues to focus on the legality of OpenAI's transition from a non-profit organization to a commercial structure. Altman's testimony is seen as a pivotal moment in this phase of the trial. (CNBC)