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Week one of the Musk v. Altman trial: What it was like in the room

Musk v. Altman trial begins in Oakland. What happens next reshapes AI governance.

Reporting by MIT Technology Review AI 1 min brief
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Why it matters

A high-stakes legal battle between two of AI's most influential figures raises questions about corporate structure, fiduciary duty, and the future of OpenAI's governance—issues that will ripple across the entire AI industry.

The key facts

5 to know

  1. Musk suing OpenAI over alleged misuse of early funding

  2. Trial location: Oakland, California

  3. Trial start: May 2026

  4. Key parties: Sam Altman (OpenAI CEO) and Elon Musk (plaintiff)

  5. Core claim: millions in alleged misallocated founder investment

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Publisher excerpt: This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. Two of the most powerful people in AI—Sam Altman and Elon Musk—began their face-off in court in Oakland, California, last week. Musk is suing OpenAI, alleging…
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