During his testimony on April 29, 2026, Elon Musk described his decision to fund OpenAI as a mistake, stating he felt like 'a fool' for doing so.
Musk claimed that Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, aimed to create a 'halo effect' associated with a non-profit organization while simultaneously enriching himself.
This revelation came on the second day of Musk's testimony, highlighting his concerns about the motivations behind OpenAI's founding.