Musk Accused of 'Selective Amnesia,' Altman of Lying as OpenAI Trial Nears End

Closing arguments in the high-stakes legal battle between Elon Musk and OpenAI have intensified, with both sides exchanging sharp accusations regarding credibility and corporate governance. Musk, seeking $150 billion in damages, alleges that OpenAI abandoned its nonprofit mission to benefit humanity, transforming instead into a vehicle for enriching insiders and investors like Microsoft. His legal team accused CEO Sam Altman of lying and President Greg Brockman of arrogance, citing testimony from former board members and scientists. Conversely, OpenAI’s lawyers argued that Musk suffers from 'selective amnesia,' claiming he attempted to seize control of the company after other founders rejected his push for a for-profit structure under his sole authority. They asserted that Musk knew about the need for external capital years ago and filed his lawsuit too late, missing the statute of limitations. The trial, held in Oakland, California, also involves Microsoft, which OpenAI defends as a responsible partner unaware of any wrongful conduct. The case centers on breach of charitable trust and unjust enrichment claims, marking a dramatic climax to the dispute over the direction of artificial general intelligence development.