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Musk made ‘hair-raising’ demands for control of OpenAI, Altman testifies

Musk demanded control of OpenAI. Altman just revealed what 'hair-raising' really meant.

Reporting by Financial Times Technology 1 min brief
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Why it matters

Courtroom testimony is exposing the power dynamics and governance conflicts that shaped OpenAI's trajectory—critical context for understanding why the company structured itself as a non-profit with for-profit arms and how founder disputes reshape AI leadership.

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  1. Altman testifying in legal battle with Musk

  2. Musk made demands for control of OpenAI

  3. Demands described as 'hair-raising' by Altman

  4. Testimony reveals internal governance conflicts

  5. Published May 2026 (recent courtroom development)

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