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A California federal jury ruled on Monday that Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI was barred by the statute of limitations, effectively ending the high‑profile case. The jury found Musk waited too long to file the suit, and Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers adopted the recommendation without addressing the merits of his claims that OpenAI abandoned its nonprofit mission. The decision closes a legal battle that has pitted the billionaire entrepreneur against the AI firm he helped create, leaving Musk to consider an appeal while OpenAI continues its rapid growth. Read more

A nine‑person jury in Oakland unanimously found that Elon Musk filed his lawsuit against OpenAI, Sam Altman and Microsoft beyond the statutory deadline, effectively ending the high‑profile case without reaching the merits. The advisory verdict, which Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers is likely to adopt, clears a major legal hurdle for OpenAI as it prepares for a public‑benefit corporation conversion and a potential IPO. Musk’s bid to unwind the company’s restructuring and seek billions in disgorgement is now in jeopardy. Read more

A California jury unanimously ruled that Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI co‑founders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, as well as Microsoft, was filed too late. Musk alleged the companies stole a charitable venture by turning OpenAI into a for‑profit entity, but jurors accepted the defendants' statute‑of‑limitations defense. The verdict ends the most high‑profile legal threat to OpenAI ahead of its anticipated IPO, while Musk's counsel signals an appeal. Read more