Who trusts Sam Altman?

A California federal court is weighing Sam Altman’s credibility in Elon Musk’s lawsuit over OpenAI’s governance.

Musk’s lawyers pressed Altman on alleged inconsistencies and past claims of dishonesty, while OpenAI and Microsoft witnesses said the nonprofit board still controls the company.

The case centers on Altman’s role in OpenAI’s 2023 firing and rapid rehiring, and whether the company’s structure still matches its original mission.

The outcome could determine whether OpenAI’s nonprofit oversight is meaningful or merely symbolic, shaping who controls advanced AI development.