Musk vs Altman: What to know about the OpenAI verdict
A jury in Oakland ruled in favor of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, dismissing Elon Musk's $150 billion lawsuit due to a procedural issue regarding the statute of limitations. The case, which centered on whether OpenAI had strayed from its nonprofit mission, did not resolve the core allegations against the company. Musk plans to appeal the decision, indicating that the legal battle between the two tech leaders is ongoing.
- ▪The jury found that Musk waited too long to file his lawsuit against OpenAI and its executives.
- ▪The ruling dismissed Musk's claims without addressing the central question of OpenAI's mission.
- ▪Musk has stated he will appeal the verdict, prolonging the conflict with Altman.
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- ▪ Musk v Altman: tech bros at war over OpenAI – The Latest - The Guardian — Google News
- ▪ Musk v Altman: tech bros at war over OpenAI – The Latest — the Guardian
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News|TechnologyMusk vs Altman: What to know about the OpenAI verdictElon Musk’s planned appeal suggests the legal battle is far from over.ListenListen (8 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoOpenAI CEO Sam Altman and SpaceX and Tesla boss Elon Musk [File: Carlos Barria/Gonzalo Fuentes/Reuters]By Caolán MageePublished On 19 May 202619 May 2026On Monday morning, a jury in Oakland, California, announced its verdict in one of the most-watched tech feuds between billionaire Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
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