Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI dismissed due to statute of limitations
Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI was dismissed due to the statute of limitations. The jury found that Musk's claims regarding the diversion of the non-profit OpenAI Foundation were not timely. The case highlighted Musk's attempts to control OpenAI and the subsequent partnership with Microsoft that significantly funded the organization.
- ▪Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI was dismissed after a jury ruled it was barred by the statute of limitations.
- ▪Musk accused OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Microsoft of improperly enriching themselves through the non-profit's transition to a for-profit model.
- ▪The trial provided insights into Musk's efforts to gain control of OpenAI and the eventual partnership with Microsoft that led to a $13 billion investment.
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Boxes of documents relating to the case between Elon Musk and OpenAI at the Oakland courthouse in California, May 18, 2026. MANUEL ORBEGOZO / REUTERS After three weeks of trial, the jury unanimously decided on Monday, May 18, that Elon Musk's lawsuit against Sam Altman was barred by the statute of limitations. The billionaire accused the CEO of OpenAI and its partner Microsoft of diverting the non-profit OpenAI Foundation, founded in 2015, to create a for-profit company and enrich themselves improperly. The statute of limitations verdict was confirmed by Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, the federal judge presiding over the trial.
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