Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella testifies in a court case brought by Elon Musk against OpenAI and its leadership, describing the events around Sam Altman’s 2023 removal and Microsoft’s subsequent decision to support him. Nadella says his backing of Altman was based on the circumstances that unfolded when OpenAI attempted to remove him, and he characterizes parts of the effort as unprofessional, saying it was “amateur city.”
The testimony is presented as part of the broader dispute in which Musk challenges the governance and control of OpenAI, including leadership changes and related decisions. According to reporting, Nadella’s comments are tied to his explanation of why Microsoft moved to align with Altman after the ouster attempt, and the testimony also includes details heard alongside accounts from other witnesses, including a former OpenAI chief scientist.
The proceedings focus on the internal processes and decision-making around the 2023 leadership crisis at OpenAI and on how Microsoft responded during the dispute that followed the removal attempt.
