
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said in a podcast called Core Memory that he is worried Elon Musk might drop his lawsuit against OpenAI before it goes to court. The comment was made during an interview with OpenAI president Greg Brockman, as they discussed the company's history and future. The concern stems from a long-running legal dispute between Musk and OpenAI over its structure and whether it should have remained a non-profit.
Sam Altman said today that he’s concerned @elonmusk will drop his lawsuit. Sam is cooked and he knows it.
— Katie Miller (@KatieMiller) April 21, 2026
The lawsuit raises a foundational point: In America, you cannot convert a non-profit into a for-profit corporation.
If a court allowed it, non-profits across the country… pic.twitter.com/Sb3DoxRAjo