Apr. 28 at 2:35 AM
A California court selected a nine-person jury to hear Elon Musk’s claims that he was misled by Sam Altman and others over OpenAI’s shift from a nonprofit to a capped-profit model, with the judge retaining final authority on the outcome.
The trial began in Oakland, with both Musk and Altman expected to testify. Opening arguments are set for Tuesday in the lawsuit filed in 2024, now narrowed to two key claims: breach of contract and unjust enrichment against OpenAI, Altman, Greg Brockman, and Microsoft.
Proceedings will unfold in two phases—liability and remedies—with the jury serving in an advisory role only during the first stage. A decision on liability is expected by May 21.
Musk, who left OpenAI’s board in 2018 after investing about
$45 million, is seeking to reverse the company’s restructuring, remove Altman, and secure damages. OpenAI dismissed the case as baseless and anti-competitive.
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