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A nine‑person California jury has begun deliberations in the lawsuit filed by Elon Musk against OpenAI, its co‑founders and Microsoft. The jurors must decide whether OpenAI breached a charitable‑trust agreement, unjustly enriched its leaders, and whether Microsoft aided that breach. OpenAI argues the case is barred by statutes of limitations, that Musk delayed his claim unreasonably, and that his own conduct disqualifies him. A verdict could reshape the organization’s for‑profit arm and its relationship with major investors. Ler mais

In a courtroom drama that blends tech rivalry with theatrical flair, OpenAI attempted to submit a gold donkey‑rear statue as evidence during the Musk v. Altman lawsuit. Lawyers for the AI firm presented the odd artifact to U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, arguing it illustrated a pattern of harsh language used by Elon Musk toward chief futurist Joshua Achiam. The judge balked at keeping the piece, and OpenAI’s counsel ultimately decided against showing it to jurors. The move underscores the high‑stakes clash over AI safety, funding and control. Ler mais

Two days before jury selection in the high‑stakes lawsuit over OpenAI’s nonprofit‑to‑for‑profit conversion, Elon Musk texted Greg Brockman proposing a settlement. Brockman countered with a proposal to drop individual claims, and Musk responded by threatening to make Brockman and Sam Altman “the most hated men in America.” The exchange, deemed inadmissible, underscores the fraught dynamics of a trial that could reshape the governance of AI research firms. Brockman’s personal journals, cited by the judge, now sit at the center of the courtroom drama. Ler mais

In Oakland, a federal jury will soon be chosen to hear Elon Musk's lawsuit accusing OpenAI and its chief Sam Altman of defrauding the billionaire after the AI firm switched from a nonprofit to a for‑profit structure. The case, which could reshape corporate governance in the artificial‑intelligence sector, centers on Musk's claim that he was misled about the use of his $38 million donation. With Microsoft named as a co‑defendant, the trial promises high‑profile testimony and a potential verdict that may affect OpenAI’s future direction. Ler mais

Elon Musk has filed a new motion in his lawsuit against OpenAI, asking the court to replace the previously ordered remedies with a plan that would return profits to the nonprofit he founded and remove Sam Altman from the board. A judge rejected Musk’s argument that the case allows continuous accrual of damages, warning that such a theory would let donors sue indefinitely. Musk claims OpenAI betrayed its charitable mission, turning into a profit‑driven venture for its executives and investors. The trial, set to begin this month, will determine whether the jury accepts Musk’s proposed remedies. Ler mais