Overview
- Elon Musk asked a federal judge in Northern California to remove OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and president Greg Brockman, saying he was misled into donating $38 million based on promises the group would stay nonprofit.
- OpenAI countered in a post on X that Musk is “pretending to change his tune,” claiming the case is about him trying to gain more power and money.
- The request is part of Musk’s 2024 lawsuit that accuses OpenAI of abandoning its nonprofit pledge and seeks to claw back any personal gains by Altman and Brockman.
- Court documents cited by TN.com.ar say Musk is also seeking $79 billion to $134 billion in compensation tied to OpenAI’s deal with Microsoft last year.
- Jury selection is expected to begin later this month in California, a step that could influence how AI labs balance donor promises with investor‑backed products.