WorkThe story, in brief
How Elon Musk and Sam Altman went from besties to bitter rivals
From co-founders to courtroom rivals: The Musk-Altman split is reshaping OpenAI's future.
The KeyNews take
Why it matters
The personal and strategic rift between OpenAI's two most visible figures signals internal governance tensions that could influence the company's direction on AI safety, commercialization, and control—critical for investors betting on OpenAI's trajectory.
The key facts
4 to knowElon Musk and Sam Altman co-founded OpenAI 11 years ago
Relationship has deteriorated into active litigation
Conflict reflects broader debate over OpenAI's governance and mission drift
Court battle suggests structural disagreement on company direction
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Publisher excerpt: In the 11 years since Elon Musk and Sam Altman helped start OpenAI, their once tight bond has unwound, leaving the two billionaires fighting it out in court.