Elon Musk's $150B trial against Sam Altman exposes OpenAI power struggle
Elon Musk, a co-founder of OpenAI, is suing the company, CEO Sam Altman, and president Greg Brockman for $150 billion in damages, with proceeds directed to OpenAI's charitable arm. The trial, set for jury selection on Monday in Oakland, California federal court, with opening statements Tuesday, reveals internal documents including Brockman's 2017 diary entry questioning Musk's leadership. Musk seeks damages from OpenAI and Microsoft, a major investor. The case risks complicating OpenAI's IPO plans and intensifying public skepticism about AI.
Key facts
- Elon Musk sued OpenAI, Sam Altman, and Greg Brockman in 2024.
- Musk seeks $150 billion in damages from OpenAI and Microsoft.
- Proceeds would go to OpenAI's charitable arm.
- Jury selection is Monday in Oakland, California federal court.
- Opening statements are expected Tuesday.
- Greg Brockman's 2017 diary entry questioned Musk as 'glorious leader'.
- OpenAI evolved from a non-profit lab in Brockman's flat to a $850 billion tech giant.
- The trial may complicate OpenAI's IPO and increase public pessimism about AI.
Entities
Artists
- Elon Musk
- Sam Altman
Institutions
- OpenAI
- Microsoft
- Wired
Locations
- Oakland
- California
- United States
Sources
- SCMP Culture —
- Wired AI —