Musk says he was ‘a fool’ to fund the launch of OpenAI
Musk on the stand: 'I was a fool to fund OpenAI's launch.' Day 2 of testimony reveals the inside story of how Altman allegedly weaponized non-profit status.
Why it matters
High-stakes courtroom testimony from Musk exposes the founding dynamics of OpenAI and his view of Altman's strategic positioning. This is a rare, on-record critique from a co-founder that challenges the public narrative around OpenAI's origins and governance model.
The key facts
4 to knowMusk testimony: called himself 'a fool' for funding OpenAI launch
Allegation: Altman leveraged non-profit 'halo effect' while pursuing personal enrichment
Source: Financial Times (Apr 29, 2026) — appears to be courtroom testimony (likely Musk v. OpenAI litigation)
Second day of testimony indicates ongoing legal proceedings
Go to the source
Financial Times Technologyft.com
Publisher excerpt: Billionaire says Sam Altman wanted ‘halo effect’ of a non-profit while enriching himself in second day of his testimony