A U.S. federal judge has rejected Elon Musk’s request for an injunction that would have immediately halted OpenAI’s conversion into a for-profit entity.
The ruling by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers comes amid ongoing litigation initiated by Musk, who alleges anticompetitive behavior and breach of contract by OpenAI and Microsoft.
Musk filed his injunction request late last year, accusing OpenAI of instructing certain investors not to fund rival AI ventures, including his own xAI. In her decision, Judge Gonzalez Rogers dismissed the claim based on evidence including a statement from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. According to the judge, Altman had warned select investors—with access to sensitive information—that their rights would be terminated if they engaged in non-passive investments in competing companies.
The court also rejected Musk’s contention that OpenAI and co-founder Greg Brockman violated their founding mission to develop artificial intelligence "for the benefit of humanity." Musk has claimed that Altman and Brockman exploited his early financial support and altruism to secure funding for the venture. In response, OpenAI maintained that the lawsuit “has always been about the competition,” noting that Musk’s internal emails revealed his desire to merge a for-profit OpenAI into Tesla—a move that would have primarily benefited his own interests rather than those of OpenAI or broader U.S. interests.
Following the filing of his lawsuit last year, OpenAI disclosed internal communications indicating that Musk was aware of the company’s shift toward a for-profit model and had sought majority equity, control of the initial board, and the CEO position. In February, Musk attempted to buy OpenAI for $97.4 billion, a proposal that the company promptly declined.
The judge’s decision is significant as OpenAI is in discussions with government officials about transitioning to a more conventional corporate structure. While the injunction request has been denied, the judge has expedited the trial later this year, citing public interest and concerns that OpenAI’s transformation might cause harm if it were to occur in a manner contrary to legal requirements.
OpenAI is reportedly gearing up to launch a suite of specialized AI “agent” products that could cost users as much as $20,000 per month, according to The Information.
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OpenAI is reportedly gearing up to launch a suite of specialized AI “agent” products that could cost users as much as $20,000 per month, according to The Information.
The Five Eyes alliance—comprising the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand—is the world’s oldest and most significant intelligence-sharing partnership.
Romanian authorities have arrested six individuals, including a former army general, over allegations of attempting to destabilise the state with foreign involvement. The move follows the expulsion of two Russian diplomats.
President Donald Trump has delayed the implementation of 25% tariffs on automobile imports from Canada and Mexico for one month, following requests from executives at General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis.
In a significant escalation of its "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran, the Trump administration is reportedly mulling a plan to stop and inspect Iranian oil tankers at sea.
A centuries old tradition of cheese-throwing has brought excitement to the town of Novara di Sicilia as its residents both young and old trooped out en masse to participate in the game.
Norway’s government has affirmed that it will continue to supply fuel for U.S. Navy vessels, dismissing recent calls from a private marine fuel supplier to halt deliveries amid tensions linked to U.S.-Ukrainian relations.
President Donald Trump is preparing a new travel ban that could block entry for people from Afghanistan and Pakistan as early as next week. The move is part of an intensified immigration crackdown.
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, will chair the 20th EU-Central Asia Ministerial meeting hosted this year by Turkmenistan, in Ashgabat, on 4 March.
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YouTube announced on Tuesday that it will tighten its policies on content that promotes illegal gambling, with changes set to take effect on March 19.
The Five Eyes alliance—comprising the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand—is the world’s oldest and most significant intelligence-sharing partnership.
Romanian authorities have arrested six individuals, including a former army general, over allegations of attempting to destabilise the state with foreign involvement. The move follows the expulsion of two Russian diplomats.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has once again promised to cancel the province’s $100 million contract with Elon Musk’s Starlink, citing the recent imposition of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods as the primary driver behind the decision.
Planned job cuts announced by U.S. employers surged by 245% in February to 172,017, the highest level seen since the COVID-19 downturn in July 2020 and the steepest February total in 16 years, according to global outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
OpenAI is reportedly gearing up to launch a suite of specialized AI “agent” products that could cost users as much as $20,000 per month, according to The Information.
The Five Eyes alliance—comprising the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand—is the world’s oldest and most significant intelligence-sharing partnership.
Romanian authorities have arrested six individuals, including a former army general, over allegations of attempting to destabilise the state with foreign involvement. The move follows the expulsion of two Russian diplomats.
President Donald Trump has delayed the implementation of 25% tariffs on automobile imports from Canada and Mexico for one month, following requests from executives at General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis.
In a significant escalation of its "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran, the Trump administration is reportedly mulling a plan to stop and inspect Iranian oil tankers at sea.
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