What to Know
- Elon Musk filed a $134 billion lawsuit against Sam Altman and his top lieutenant, Greg Brockman, along with Microsoft, over its investments in OpenAI, in 2024.
- Musk claims OpenAI violated its original mission to operate as a nonprofit focused on developing artificial intelligence for the benefit of humanity.
- OpenAI has brushed off Musk’s allegations as a case of sour grapes aimed at undercutting its rapid growth and bolstering Musk’s own xAI, which he launched in 2023 as a competitor.
- The nine-person jury was selected on April 27.
- The trial is being held in Oakland federal court and scheduled to continue through late May.
- Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella spent about three hours on the stand Monday, May 10, with his testimony diving into Microsoft’s investment in OpenAI and his perspective on Altman’s firing.
- Altman’s testimony was heard on Tuesday, May 12.
- Closing arguments are expected to start Thursday, May 14.
NBC Bay Area’s Sergio Quintana is at the federal courthouse in Oakland and providing live updates below.