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OpenAI trial lays bare rivalries behind start-up’s $852bn rise
$852B. That's OpenAI's valuation now under scrutiny as Musk's lawsuit forces internal rivalries into the courtroom.
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Why it matters
A high-stakes legal battle is exposing internal power struggles and governance questions at the world's most valuable AI company—critical for investors assessing leadership stability and corporate structure in the AI economy.
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5 to knowOpenAI valuation: $852B
Elon Musk-led lawsuit in final week
Sam Altman scheduled to testify
Case focuses on internal rivalries and organizational structure
Published May 10, 2026
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Financial Times Technologyft.com
Publisher excerpt: Lawsuit brought by Elon Musk heads into final week in court, with Sam Altman due to testify