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Scam Altman Just Entered the Courtroom Summary • A lawsuit between Elon Musk and OpenAI leadership begins, bringing attention to how the company changed over time • The core issue is whether OpenAI stayed true to its original nonprofit mission or shifted toward profit • Elon Musk publicly called Sam Altman “Scam Altman” turning the legal dispute into a viral meme Read the full story The story begins with the launch of OpenAI in 2015. It was set up as a nonprofit with support from Elon Musk and others, with the stated goal of building AI for public benefit rather than profit. Elon helped fund the early stages and was involved in assembling the initial team. Over time, OpenAI changed its structure. It introduced a for profit arm and began operating more like a traditional company. This shift became a point of tension, especially around how control, ownership, and financial upside were handled. Elon eventually distanced himself from the organization.