# Jury selection for the trial began on Monday in the Oakland, California, federal court.

*genai · news · 2026-04-27 · Moneycontrol*

## Key points

- Greg Brockman's 2017 diary reveals internal doubts and strategic motives regarding Musk's role at OpenAI.
- Musk seeks $150 billion in damages, aiming proceeds at OpenAI's charitable arm and removal of Altman and Brockman.
- Court documents show Musk requested to be CEO during OpenAI's restructuring, contrary to public narratives.
- OpenAI's nonprofit now holds a 26% stake in the public benefit corporation, plus extra warrants at valuation targets.
- Shivon Zilis is identified as a key witness, alleged to have funneled OpenAI information to Musk.

**Companies:** Microsoft, OpenAI, xAI, SpaceX
**Countries:** United States

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