BBC Technology4/29/2026Law
Musk Accuses OpenAI Lawyer of Trying to 'Trick' Him During Combative Testimony
The Tesla and SpaceX head is suing his former co-founders alleging they betrayed OpenAI's non-profit mission
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- Elon Musk accused OpenAI's lawyer of asking trick questions during combative testimony in his lawsuit against the AI firm and its co-founders.
- Musk alleges OpenAI betrayed its original non-profit mission by shifting to a for-profit model.
- OpenAI claims the lawsuit is motivated by Musk's jealousy and his attempt to derail a competitor through xAI.
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Elon Musk accused OpenAI's lawyer of asking trick questions during combative testimony in his lawsuit against the AI firm and its co-founders. Musk alleges OpenAI betrayed its original non-profit mission by shifting to a for-profit model. OpenAI claims the lawsuit is motivated by Musk's jealousy and his attempt to derail a competitor through xAI. The case, expected to last several weeks, centers on claims of breach of charitable trust and unjust enrichment.
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