Elon Musk sues OpenAI and Sam Altman for $134 billion, accusing them of abandoning the nonprofit, open-source mission he co-founded. The federal trial in Oakland features Musk's two-day testimony, where he calls himself 'a fool' for trusting Altman and reveals OpenAI's origin: Larry Page dubbed him 'specieist.' Altman's team counters Musk sought control. Live coverage captures clashes; Altman fears Musk dropping the suit. Polymarket bets on outcome amid betrayal accusations.
What Changed This Week
Trial starts April 2026. Musk testifies two full days under cross-examination. Altman voices concern over potential lawsuit drop. Day 3 coverage from courthouse highlights arguments on OpenAI creation and control.
Key Patterns
Split boils down to AGI control dispute.
Musk ties OpenAI founding to 'specieist' insult from Larry Page.
Personal digs: Altman labeled unable to code amid rivalry.
Hot Takes
"Sam is cooked and he knows it."
"The reason OpenAI exists is because Larry Page called me a specieist"
"Insiders are saying Sam Altman can barely code and doesn’t even understand basic AI concepts his coworkers describe him"
'Stole a charity': Elon Musk accuses Sam Altman of betrayal
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I’ve been looking into the Elon Musk vs. Sam Altman case, and the more I read the wilder it gets. Most people frame this as a billionaire grudge match but the actual story is much darker...
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2026-04-21
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Sam Altman said today that he’s concerned @elonmusk will drop his lawsuit. Sam is cooked and he knows it.
The lawsuit raises a foundational point: In America, you cannot convert a non-profit into a for-profit corporation.
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2026-04-29
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good morning from day three of the Elon Musk vs. OpenAI trial from inside the Federal Courthouse in downtown Oakland! follow me and @CadeMetz for coverage...
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2026-04-30
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What happened in court today with Elon Musk vs. Sam Altman / OpenAI: Elon spent a second full day on the stand under cross-examination. Key moments: • He called himself “a fool” for giving OpenAI ~$38 million...
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2026-04-28
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Elon Musk vs. Sam Altman: Trial Today, Sam Altman's lawyers tried to demonstrate that Elon Musk's involvement in the creation and development of OpenAI was minimal...
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2026-04-27
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Greg Brockman and Sam Altman say they are finally ready to tell their story.
The split with Elon came down to one thing.
They would not let one person have absolute control of the future.
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2026-04-28
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Insiders are saying Sam Altman can barely code and doesn’t even understand basic AI concepts his coworkers describe him as a smooth talker and “manipulator”...
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2026-04-27
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Elon Musk vs Sam Altman is a power struggle dressed up as principle. One built OpenAI into a closed, profit-driven giant; the other walked away and now wants back in.
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2026-05-01
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@elonmusk : “Sam is a spineless tool of the DOD who rug pulled an entire A.I project the world has never seen in collaboration since the Manhattan Project”
Altman: “Actually I’m more important than Oppenheimer”
Musk: “I rest my case”
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2026-05-01
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