00:08April 27, 2026. Two of the most powerful names in tech, Elon Musk and Sam Altman, are no longer
00:16just rivals. They are now facing off in cold. This isn't just another billionaire feud. This
00:24is a legal battle that could redefine who controls artificial intelligence.
00:29Because today, jury selection begins.
00:38At the heart of this fight is one question. Did OpenAI betray its original mission?
00:44Back in 2015, OpenAI was founded as a nonprofit with a bold idea. Build AI for humanity, not profit.
00:52But today, it's a commercial powerhouse. Musk claims this shift is a betrayal.
00:58That the company abandoned its founding principles.
01:02I think just generally, I'm looking for something that's as broadly inclusive as possible,
01:10that's as trusted as possible as a system. And I hope we are successful in that regard.
01:22But Altman and OpenAI tell a completely different story. They say Musk knew about the transition.
01:28They said he supported it. And more importantly, they argue this lawsuit isn't about ethics,
01:35it's about competition. Of course, people have different things and we'll need different
01:40ways for people to opt in, opt out, and how to like have an economic model that works.
01:46Because Musk is now building his own AI ecosystem. And OpenAI believes this is about slowing them down.
01:59To understand this war, you have to go back. In 2015, Musk and Altman weren't enemies,
02:06they were collaborators. They launched OpenAI together, driven by one shared fear,
02:12AI could become humanity's biggest threat. But by 2018, Musk walked away. What followed was a
02:20slow transformation from partners to rivals. The lawsuit began in 2024. Musk accuses OpenAI of breach
02:34of contract, fraud and abandoning its mission. OpenAI counters, saying Musk acted in bad faith
02:41and even sought control. Now, in 2026, this battle enters the courtroom.
02:53Zoom out and this isn't just Musk versus Altman. This is the AI race. A global sprint to build the
03:02most
03:02powerful intelligence humanity has ever seen. Tech giants, startups, governments, all chasing dominance.
03:10Here's the paradox. The same people warning about AI race are also racing to build it first.
03:23And Elon Musk isn't just a tech leader anymore. He's increasingly stepping into politics, policy and power.
03:31Well, I expect to continue to provide advice, whatever the president would like, advice.
03:36I hope so.
03:37I mean, yeah, I expect to remain a friend and an advisor and certainly if there's anything the president wants
03:47me to do,
03:48I'm at the president's service.
03:50Which rises another layer to this conflict. AI isn't just about technology anymore. It's about influence.
04:06This trial could answer critical questions. Who owns AI, who controls it and who decides how far it goes.
04:15If Musk wins, it could force more transparency. If OpenAI wins, it could cement corporate control.
04:23Once, they were building the future together. Now they're fighting over who gets to define it.
04:29And as this courtroom battle unfolds, the real story isn't just about two men. It's about the future of AI
04:36and who gets to control it.
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