Sam Altman to Musk: 'Excited to get you under oath'
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman playfully called out Elon Musk on X, saying he's "Really excited to get Elon under oath in a few months, Christmas in April,".
Their legal showdown kicks off April 27, 2026, with both sides gearing up for a very public court battle.
Musk's $134 billion lawsuit against Altman's OpenAI
Musk—who helped found OpenAI and donated $38 million—claims Altman misled him about keeping OpenAI nonprofit before it shifted to a for-profit model after Microsoft invested.
He alleges OpenAI breached promises to operate as a nonprofit and is seeking large damages (reports cite up to $79-$134 billion) and potentially punitive damages or an injunction if liability is found.
Unsealed notes show even co-founders questioned if they were staying true to their nonprofit promise.
Legal battle aside, the 2 have a history of clashes
This isn't just about paperwork; Musk and Altman have clashed for years.
Old emails show Musk warning that OpenAI could lose out to Google.
Now, after Altman traded barbs online, all eyes are on what comes out when they finally meet in court.