Musk and Altman face off in court over OpenAI's for-profit pivot

THE DECODER / 4/29/2026

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Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman are facing off in federal court in Oakland over OpenAI’s alleged for-profit pivot.
The parties presented sharply different narratives about OpenAI’s early days and what led to its current structure.
The trial is drawing significant attention because it could clarify leadership responsibility and the legitimacy of OpenAI’s strategic direction.
Court proceedings are being used to establish competing accounts, setting up a key fact-finding phase that may influence public and legal perceptions of OpenAI’s evolution.

The closely watched trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman kicked off in federal court in Oakland. Both sides laid out wildly different versions of the AI lab's early days.

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