Musk to Altman — “This is a bait and switch”
Recounted by Musk under oath at the 2026 trial. Around the time Microsoft confirmed its $10 billion investment in OpenAI, Musk texted Altman that the move betrayed the original nonprofit mission — the moment he says he lost trust in Altman.
What the hell is going on? This is a bait and switch. — Elon (text to Sam Altman, recounted at trial)