people · May 20, 2026
Federal Jury Rejects Elon Musk's Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Sam Altman
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A nine-member federal jury in Oakland, California, rejected Elon Musk's claims against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman on May 18, 2026, ruling that Musk waited too long to file the suit. Musk had sought $150 billion in damages and accused OpenAI of breaching its nonprofit mission by shifting to for-profit status and partnering with Microsoft. The jury deliberated for less than two hours; Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers dismissed the case. Musk plans to appeal.
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