Sam Altman: Musk 'Abandoned' OpenAI, He Testifies

Sam Altman testified that Elon Musk "abandoned" OpenAI, leaving them in a difficult situation. Altman took the stand to defend his business record in a trial against Musk, now in its third week. Musk's lawsuit claims Altman persuaded him to donate $38 million to OpenAI as a nonprofit, before it shifted to a for-profit model in 2018. Altman stated he did not agree with testimony depicting him as dishonest, affirming he is an "honest and trustworthy businessperson." Altman expressed concerns about Musk's attempts to control OpenAI in its early years. He recalled a moment when Musk reportedly said control of OpenAI should pass to his children, which Altman found uncomfortable. The bottom line is this trial could significantly impact the future structure of OpenAI.