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May 6, 2026
Elon Musk counterattacks for ChatGPT owner to return to non-profit status: here's how the fight with Altman is going
Portafolio Journalist 05.05.2026 08:06 Updated: 05.05.2026 08:54
TL;DR
- Elon Musk is suing OpenAI to return it to its original non-profit mission.
- Co-founder Greg Brockman testified, acknowledging a $30 billion stake without direct investment.
- Brockman admitted to not making a promised $100,000 donation in 2015.
- Brockman argued that OpenAI's development is aligned with its initial purpose for the benefit of humanity.
- Musk seeks to counter Google's AI dominance and prevent commercial pressures on the technology.
- A ruling in Musk's favor could impact OpenAI's IPO plans and global AI competition.
- OpenAI is reportedly expected to go public in late 2026 or early 2027.