In a high-profile trial in Oakland, California, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, testified about Elon Musk's attempts to gain control over the company. Musk, who is currently the richest person in the world, allegedly sought a 90% stake in OpenAI when it was founded as a non-profit in 2015. Altman revealed that Musk's demands softened over time, but he still insisted on a majority stake, which made the OpenAI leadership uncomfortable. The company transitioned to a for-profit model in 2019 to secure the necessary funding to compete in the AI sector, which is now valued at $850 billion. Musk's lawsuit claims that Altman and co-founder Greg Brockman misused a $38 million investment he provided, which he intended to sustain the company as a research lab. OpenAI counters that Musk's motivations are driven by revenge after failing to gain majority control. The trial has underscored the immense financial stakes in the AI industry, with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella also testifying about the significant returns on their investment in OpenAI. The advisory jury is expected to deliver a verdict by the week of May 18, with Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers set to make the final ruling on liability and remedies.