The trial over the future of OpenAI, a subsidiary of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, began on the eve of the trial in California, where Musk posted multiple social media posts criticizing OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, calling him "Scam Altman" and co-founder Greg Brockman "Stockman". The case is being heard over claims that OpenAI abandoned its founding nonprofit mission in favor of becoming a for-profit company backed by billions in investment from Microsoft. Musk is seeking $150 billion in damages from OpenAI and Microsoft, seeking to restore OpenAI's nonprofit status and remove Altman and Brockman from leadership roles. The case could potentially impact the future direction of the organization and the broader artificial intelligence industry.