WorkThe story, in brief
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella takes stand in Musk v. Altman trial
Satya Nadella just testified in the lawsuit that could reshape OpenAI's future—and Microsoft's $13B bet.
The KeyNews take
Why it matters
High-stakes litigation between Musk and Altman directly implicates Microsoft's massive OpenAI partnership and could force disclosure of strategic AI commercialization agreements under oath.
The key facts
5 to knowElon Musk named Microsoft as defendant in lawsuit against OpenAI
Satya Nadella testified in trial
Microsoft has ~$13B invested in OpenAI partnership
Trial involves foundational questions about OpenAI's governance and commercial obligations
Published May 2026 — future date suggests speculative/unverified sourcing
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Publisher excerpt: Elon Musk named Microsoft as a defendant in his lawsuit against OpenAI