New Delhi, April 28 -- Elon Musk is expected to testify as early as Tuesday in a closely watched legal battle against Sam Altman, marking a pivotal moment in a case that could shape the future of artificial intelligence governance.

The trial, taking place in a federal court in California, centres on Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and its leadership over the organisation's shift from a nonprofit to a for-profit structure.

In a sharp opening argument, Musk's lawyer Steven Molo accused the defendants of betraying a public trust.

"The defendants in the case stole a charity, and we're asking you to hold them accountable," Molo told jurors.

He argued that OpenAI's leadership prioritised profit over public good, undermining Musk's vision for ...