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Federal court dismisses all of Musk's claims against OpenAI

A federal court rejected Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, ruling his claims were filed too late. Musk has vowed to appeal the decision.

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By FRANCE 24 English on May 18, 2026 at 4:25 PM EDT

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May 18, 2026 at 8:38 PM EDT

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In brief

A federal court rejected Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, ruling his claims were filed too late. Musk has vowed to appeal the decision.

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A federal court dismissed all claims Musk brought against OpenAI.
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The court ruled the lawsuit was filed too late.
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Musk announced plans to appeal the verdict.
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Musk alleged that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman personally enriched himself through the company's evolution.
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The lawsuit centered on claims that OpenAI abandoned its original nonprofit mission.

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Business Insider

4 hr ago

Elon Musk vows to appeal OpenAI verdict, saying there's 'no question' Sam Altman enriched himself

“Business Insider leads with Musk's combative post-verdict response and his stated certainty about Altman's personal gain.”

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FRANCE 24 English

5 hr ago

Federal court rejects Elon Musk's claims against OpenAI, saying he filed his lawsuit too late

“France 24 focuses on the court's procedural rationale - the statute of limitations - as the central basis for dismissal.”

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Google News – Washington – Technology

2 hr ago

All of Musk’s claims in lawsuit against OpenAI dismissed in federal trial - The Washington Post

“The Washington Post emphasizes the totality of the dismissal, framing the outcome as a complete defeat for Musk at the trial level.”

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Background

Musk was among OpenAI's original co-founders and early financial backers when the organization launched in 2015 as a nonprofit focused on safe artificial intelligence research. He departed from its board in 2018, citing conflicts of interest with his work at Tesla. OpenAI has since transitioned toward a capped-profit structure and attracted billions in investment, most notably from Microsoft. Musk filed his lawsuit in 2024, arguing the structural shift violated founding commitments made to him and the public. The case became one of the most closely watched legal disputes in the technology sector, raising questions about corporate governance and the commercialization of AI development.

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Business Insider

Elon Musk vows to appeal OpenAI verdict, saying there's 'no question' Sam Altman enriched himself

May 18, 5:29 PM

FRANCE 24 English

Federal court rejects Elon Musk's claims against OpenAI, saying he filed his lawsuit too late

May 18, 4:25 PM

Google News – Washington – Technology

All of Musk’s claims in lawsuit against OpenAI dismissed in federal trial - The Washington Post

May 18, 8:05 PM

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