Thursday, May 21Thursday, May 21A federal jury in Oakland, California, unanimously ruled against Elon Musk in his lawsuit against OpenAI and its executives, determining that Musk filed the case too late, beyond the statute of limitations. The jury rejected Musk’s claims that OpenAI, its CEO Sam Altman, and president Greg Brockman breached founding agreements or unjustly enriched themselves by deviating from the organization’s original mission to benefit humanity rather than pursue profit. The verdict, reached after just two hours of deliberation, found Altman and Brockman not liable for any contractual violations or financial impropriety .
The jury’s decision effectively dismisses Musk’s $150 billion lawsuit, which had sought billions in damages and Altman’s removal from OpenAI. The case centered on allegations that OpenAI abandoned its nonprofit roots, with Musk arguing that the company prioritized financial gain over its founding mission. However, the jury concluded that Musk’s claims—including those against Microsoft, a key OpenAI partner—were barred by the statute of limitations, leaving him with no legal recourse unless the ruling is overturned on appeal .
The verdict marks a significant legal victory for Altman and OpenAI, removing a major obstacle to the company’s plans to go public. The trial had drawn widespread attention as a high-stakes showdown between two of Silicon Valley’s most influential figures, with both sides accusing the other of prioritizing financial interests over public benefit. The jury’s ruling underscores that Musk’s delay in filing the lawsuit proved fatal to his case . Musk is expected to appeal the decision .
> Background: **Jury rules Elon Musks OpenAI lawsuit was filed too late.** — *2 hours ago*
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