Elon Musk Critiques OpenAI's Shift and Safety Claims Ahead of 2026 Trial

Elon Musk criticized OpenAI's shift from a non-profit to a for-profit model during his September 2025 deposition in a lawsuit accusing the company of abandoning its original mission. Musk claimed his AI, Grok, prioritizes user safety better than OpenAI's ChatGPT, citing lawsuits alleging ChatGPT's role in negative mental health outcomes, including suicides. The trial, set for April 2026, may reveal details about OpenAI's early operations and leadership changes. Meanwhile, Grok has faced its own safety concerns, prompting investigations by EU and US authorities.