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OpenAI trial: Nadella confirms Musk never raised concerns to him about Microsoft investment
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella took the stand in the Musk v. Altman trial on Monday, where he testified that Elon Musk never contacted him with concerns that Microsoft's investments in OpenAI were in violation of any special terms or commitments.
Key facts
- During a separate video deposition that was played on Monday morning, Michael Wetter, a corporate development executive at Microsoft, said the company has recognized approximately $9.5 billion
- Microsoft has been one of OpenAI's major backers since 2019, years before the company rocketed into the mainstream with the launch of its ChatGPT chatbot in late 2022
- Musk, who testified late last month, said Microsoft's $10 billion investment was the key tipping point that made him believe OpenAI was violating its nonprofit mission
- In 2024, Musk sued OpenAI, Altman, and the company's president, Greg Brockman, alleging that they went back on their vow to protect the artificial intelligence company's nonprofit structure
Summary
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella took the stand in the Musk v. Nadella, wearing a navy suit with a blue tie, concluded his testimony in federal court in Oakland, California, after several hours of questioning. Altman's testimony is slated to begin on Tuesday, according to his lawyers. In 2024, Musk sued OpenAI, Altman, and the company's president, Greg Brockman, alleging that they went back on their vow to protect the artificial intelligence company's nonprofit structure and follow its charitable mission. Microsoft has been one of OpenAI's major backers since 2019, years before the company rocketed into the mainstream with the launch of its ChatGPT chatbot in late 2022.