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A federal jury in Oakland rejected Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI co‑founders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, finding the case weak and filed too late. Musk, who accused the duo of breaching a charitable trust and unjust enrichment, called the judge a “terrible activist” on social media before announcing plans to appeal. The verdict also highlighted testimony that Musk had asked OpenAI researchers to assist Tesla’s autopilot team without reimbursement, underscoring the blurred lines between the nonprofit's mission and Musk’s for‑profit interests. Read more

A federal jury unanimously rejected Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, ruling that the claim was filed too late. The decision came as Musk's legal team appeared deflated, and OpenAI attorneys showed visible relief. Microsoft praised the verdict, emphasizing its partnership with OpenAI. Musk did not return to the courtroom after testifying and missed the reading of the verdict, having chosen to attend a summit with Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping instead. His lawyer, Marc Toberoff, confirmed plans to appeal the ruling. Read more