During his testimony in Oakland, California, Elon Musk stated that he conceived and funded OpenAI with the intention of creating a nonprofit organization to counter the perceived dangers of Google's approach to artificial intelligence. Musk recounted a pivotal argument with Google co-founder Larry Page, who dismissed his safety concerns, leading Musk to believe a nonprofit focused on AI safety was essential. He presented OpenAI's founding charter, which explicitly stated the organization was not for private gain, arguing that any verdict allowing misuse of charitable intent would threaten philanthropy in America. Musk also expressed his belief that AI could achieve human-level intelligence as soon as next year, emphasizing the need for responsible governance to ensure AI benefits humanity. The trial is set to continue for several weeks, with Musk's testimony expected to delve deeper into his motivations and concerns regarding AI development.