Musk says basis of charitable giving at stake in OpenAI lawsuit

Elon Musk's lawyer, Alex Spiro, argued in court that Musk's charitable intent in co-founding OpenAI is at the heart of a lawsuit against the company. Spiro stated that Musk, concerned about AI regulation, envisioned OpenAI as a non-profit, not a profit-driven enterprise. He claims Musk donated $38 million to the organization and that OpenAI effectively "stole a charity" when it transitioned to a commercial arm in 2018. Musk is seeking billions in damages and a leadership change, including the removal of CEO Sam Altman, to redirect OpenAI's non-profit mission. The lawsuit centers on Musk's objection to OpenAI's commercialization and his desire to see its original non-profit principles upheld.

Prince Harry and Mark Dyer are being sued for defamation by Sentebale, the charity Harry co-founded to support children in southern Africa. The lawsuit, filed in London's High Court, alleges that Harry and Dyer orchestrated an adverse media campaign against the charity after Harry's resignation as patron in March 2025. Sentebale claims this campaign caused reputational harm, operational disruption, and cyberbullying, forcing them to divert resources to manage the crisis. The charity asserts that external funding covers the legal costs. Harry and Dyer deny the claims, calling them offensive and damaging, and question the use of charitable funds for legal action against the organization's founders.

Sentebale, an African AIDS charity co-founded by Prince Harry, is suing him and Mark Dyer for defamation in the High Court of England and Wales. The lawsuit stems from an alleged "adverse media campaign" that Sentebale claims began in March 2025, causing operational disruption and reputational harm. Sentebale alleges that Prince Harry and Dyer orchestrated the campaign after disagreements arose in 2023 over a new fundraising strategy, leading to their resignation as patrons in March 2025. The charity seeks court intervention, protection, and restitution. Prince Harry's spokesperson has rejected the libel claim as "offensive and damaging."

Prince Harry is being sued for defamation by Sentebale, the African charity he co-founded to honor Princess Diana. The lawsuit, filed in London's High Court last month, alleges libel or slander against Harry and charity trustee Mark Dyer. The dispute stems from disagreements in 2023 over fundraising strategies, leading to Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho stepping down as patrons in March 2025. Sophie Chandauka, the charity's chair, accused Harry of bullying, which he denied. The Charity Commission investigated the matter, criticizing both sides for damaging the charity's reputation but finding no evidence of widespread bullying.