Published May 12, 2026, 12:01 AM ET · Updated 6 months ago · 1 source
In a trial pitting him against Elon Musk, nobody has more to lose than OpenAI CEO Sam Altman
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman faces significant personal and professional risk in a trial against Elon Musk, who accuses Altman of betraying the company's original mission. Testimony has revealed "a pattern of behavior" related to Altman's honesty and resistance to board oversight, contributing to his brief ouster. The trial scrutinizes Altman's leadership amid intense competition and planned IPOs for major AI firms, potentially impacting public perception of the industry.