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Sam Altman Defends Against Elon Musk's Accusations in High-Stakes Trial

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is embroiled in a legal battle against co-founder Elon Musk, who accuses him of attempting to shift the company's mission from nonprofit to for-profit. The trial, taking place in Oakland, California, has revealed tensions between the two tech leaders, with Musk alleging that Altman has betrayed their original vision for OpenAI. Testimonies have surfaced, painting a contentious picture of Altman's leadership amid claims of deceit.

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