Musk Accuses OpenAI of Charity Theft in Court
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This topic is included in the Trace archive for Sunday, May 3, 2026.
Elon Musk's testimony in the ongoing trial against OpenAI has revealed his accusations of the organization misusing his $38 million donation and straying from its nonprofit mission. Musk is seeking $134 billion in damages from OpenAI and Microsoft, claiming that the shift to a for-profit model has financially benefited its executives at the expense of its original charitable goals.
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Musk's xAI is valued at $250 billion following its merger with SpaceX.
The trial includes evidence such as emails, texts, and Musk's own tweets.
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