Elon Musk loses OpenAI case

20-May-2026

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A California jury ruled against Elon Musk in his lawsuit against OpenAI, dismissing his claims that the company abandoned its nonprofit AI mission for profit. 

The court found Musk filed too late, delivering a legal win for OpenAI amid a tense debate over AI control and safety.

The trial highlighted conflicts between Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, with accusations of prioritizing power and money. The case unfolds amid intensifying competition in AI, with major investments from Microsoft and Musk's own AI venture, xAI.