Who trusts Sam Altman?

The ongoing federal trial regarding OpenAI’s business structure is heavily focused on the character and credibility of CEO Sam Altman. Plaintiffs, led by Elon Musk’s legal team, argue that Altman has a history of misleading stakeholders and the public, citing his testimony before Congress and his brief 2023 ouster by the OpenAI board due to a lack of candor. While OpenAI’s leadership defends Altman as trustworthy and essential to the company's survival, the trial explores whether the organization's governance truly allows for board oversight or if Altman exercises disproportionate control over the non-profit and for-profit entities.

(Source：TechCrunch)