The Battle for OpenAI’s Soul

Wired AI Maxwell Zeff, Paresh Dave April 16, 2026

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# The Battle for OpenAI's Soul Elon Musk is suing OpenAI and its leader Sam Altman, claiming the company has abandoned its original promise to develop artificial intelligence in a way that benefits everyone rather than just making profits. A jury will decide whether OpenAI has actually broken faith with its founding mission, which could reshape how the company operates and how much money its investors can make.

In Musk v. Altman, a jury will soon determine whether OpenAI has strayed from its founding mission to ensure AGI benefits humanity. Here’s what to know.

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