Microsoft feared being too dependent on OpenAI, Musk-Altman trial testimony reveals

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, right, speaks as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman looks on during the OpenAI DevDay event in San Francisco on Nov. 6, 2023. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Elon Musk's courtroom battle with Sam Altman over the last couple weeks has primarily revolved around the evolution of OpenAI. But it's also shined a light on the challenges that the rapid growth of artificial intelligence caused OpenAI's closest partner: Microsoft . …