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Jury unanimously dismisses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI due to statute of limitations

Updated on: May 18, 2026 / 5:28 PM EDT / CBS News

Jury unanimously dismisses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI due to statute of limitations

TL;DR

  • A jury unanimously dismissed Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman due to the statute of limitations.
  • The jury found that Musk missed the three-year window to file a claim, and the judge accepted this verdict.
  • OpenAI argued Musk waited too long to file, and Musk stated he plans to appeal the ruling.
  • Musk sought $150 billion in damages and Altman's removal, alleging OpenAI broke its promise to remain a nonprofit.
  • The case focused on whether OpenAI breached its charitable mission by forming a for-profit arm and accepting Microsoft investment.
  • Musk, a co-founder of OpenAI, invested in its early years, arguing the funds were for charitable purposes.