A United States federal jury in Oakland, California has ruled against billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk in his high-profile lawsuit against artificial intelligence company OpenAI and its leadership.
The case, which also involved OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and president Greg Brockman, was centered on Musk’s claim that the company abandoned its original mission of developing artificial intelligence for the benefit of humanity.
However, the nine-member jury unanimously found that OpenAI and its executives were not liable for breach of contract or unjust enrichment, effectively dismissing Musk’s allegations.
Court documents and proceedings revealed that the jury concluded Musk filed the lawsuit too late, a position later upheld by presiding Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers.
The judge reportedly noted that there was substantial evidence supporting the jury’s decision and indicated she would have considered dismissing the case outright.
Following the ruling, Musk’s legal team signaled plans to challenge the decision, saying the matter was “not over” and could proceed to appeal.
The trial featured testimony from several major tech figures, including Musk himself and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, reflecting the significance of the dispute within the global tech industry.
The verdict is seen as a major legal victory for OpenAI, clearing the way for the company to move forward with plans for a potential initial public offering that could value it at around $1 trillion.
The case also highlights the growing tensions in the artificial intelligence sector over control, mission direction, and commercial expansion as competition intensifies among global tech giants.
