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Musk v OpenAI lawsuit hears closing arguments

Published Thursday, May 14, 2026 · Updated May 27

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Closing arguments have concluded in the first phase of Elon Musk's lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI in an Oakland, California, federal courthouse. Musk accuses OpenAI of breaching its charitable trust and prioritizing profit over AI safety, while OpenAI defends its current structure and argues Musk's claims are untimely. Key moments included Musk's absence from court and his lawyer challenging Altman's credibility.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Closing arguments concluded on Thursday in the first phase of Elon Musk’s lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI in an Oakland, California, federal courthouse.
  • Elon Musk accused Sam Altman and OpenAI of breaching the company's charitable trust and prioritizing profit over AI safety.
  • OpenAI's defense argued that Musk's claims were untimely, that he sought to control and profit from the company, and that its current structure strengthens the organization.
  • Elon Musk's lead counsel apologized to the jury for Musk's absence from court on Thursday.
  • Musk's lawyer challenged Sam Altman's credibility during the trial.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

  • The GuardianLeft-leaning

    The Guardian highlights the tension between OpenAI's original non-profit mission to benefit humanity and its subsequent restructuring into a for-profit entity, framing the lawsuit as a battle over corporate integrity and the commercialization of AI.

  • Al Jazeera EnglishCenter-Left

    Al Jazeera English reports that closing arguments have begun in Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, detailing his accusations of breaching charitable trust and prioritizing profit over AI safety, and OpenAI's defense that Musk's claims are untimely and that he sought to control and profit from the company.

  • CNBCCenter

    CNBC covered the legal proceedings of the Musk v. OpenAI lawsuit, noting Elon Musk's absence from court and his lawyer's apology to the jury, and detailed the conclusion of the closing arguments.

  • Channel News AsiaCenter

    Channel News Asia provides a neutral, factual account of the ongoing legal proceedings between Elon Musk and OpenAI, specifically noting that Musk's lawyer challenged Sam Altman's credibility as the trial neared its end.

  • News24Center

    News24 reported that Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging breach of charitable trust and unjust enrichment, has entered its final stages in Oakland, California. The report detailed Musk's accusation that OpenAI strayed from its nonprofit mission to become a for-profit entity, and OpenAI's counter-argument that its current structure strengthens the organization.

  • BBC NewsCenter

    BBC News provided a balanced and impartial overview of the Musk-Altman trial, focusing on key revelations and courtroom dynamics from a North American technology correspondent.

  • Sky NewsCenter-Right

    Sky News covered the final moments of the Altman v. Musk trial, noting that the jury was deciding the fate of the AI titans after Elon Musk and the OpenAI boss had battled in court for three weeks over Sam Altman's company.

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