Elon Musk took the stand in a federal courthouse in Oakland, California, for a trial against Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, and Microsoft, which Musk accuses of undermining OpenAI's founding mission to develop artificial intelligence for the benefit of humanity. Musk's lawsuit, filed in 2024, alleges that Altman and his associate Greg Brockman have strayed from the nonprofit's original goals, turning OpenAI into a profit-driven entity. Musk's attorney, Steven Molo, emphasized that Altman and Brockman 'stole a charity' meant for the safe and open development of AI. The trial, which began with jury selection on Monday, is expected to last three weeks and is filled with high stakes, as Musk seeks damages and Altman's removal from OpenAI's board. Musk's testimony revealed his concerns about AI's future, predicting it will surpass human intelligence within a year and stressing the importance of instilling ethical values in AI development. The case highlights a significant divide between Musk and Altman, who initially collaborated on OpenAI's founding in 2015 to create a responsible AI alternative to profit-driven tech giants like Google and Facebook. The outcome of this trial could significantly influence the trajectory of AI development and governance.