Elon Musk's legal dispute with Sam Altman threatens to hinder OpenAI's growth. Musk, founder of xAI, seeks to block OpenAI's conversion to a for-profit entity, alleging it prioritizes profits over its original nonprofit mission. The lawsuit, which includes claims against Microsoft, could delay OpenAI's plans, especially as it faces criticism from competitors like Meta. Altman emphasizes the need for profit to attract investment, amid a backdrop of past partnership tensions between Musk and Altman.