A U.S. jury has ruled against Elon Musk in his lawsuit against OpenAI, finding the company not liable over claims it had abandoned its original mission to benefit humanity.
The unanimous verdict, delivered in a federal court in Oakland, California, concluded that Musk had filed the case too late. Jurors reached their decision in less than two hours after 11 days of testimony.
The case had been closely watched as a key moment for the future direction of artificial intelligence (AI) and the balance between commercial interests and public benefit.
In his 2024 lawsuit, Musk accused OpenAI and its leadership, including Chief Executive Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman, of persuading him to contribute $38 million before shifting to a for‑profit model without his knowledge.
He argued that the company’s move towards securing billions of dollars in investment, including from Microsoft, amounted to a betrayal of its original non‑profit purpose, describing it as “stealing a charity”.
OpenAI, founded in 2015, transitioned to a hybrid structure after Musk left its board in 2018.
Following the verdict, U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers said there was significant evidence supporting the jury’s conclusion, particularly on the timing of the claim.
Musk’s legal team said it reserved the right to appeal, though the judge suggested this could prove difficult.
During the trial, both sides challenged each other’s motives, accusing one another of prioritising profit over the public interest.
Musk’s lawyer argued that Sam Altman’s credibility was central to the case, while OpenAI’s defence countered that Musk himself had financial ambitions in the artificial intelligence sector.
The dispute comes at a time of growing scrutiny over the rapid expansion of AI technologies, which are increasingly used across industries from healthcare to finance.
OpenAI, backed heavily by Microsoft, is among the leading players in the fast‑growing AI industry, competing with firms such as Anthropic and Musk’s own venture, xAI.
The company is reportedly preparing for a potential stock market listing that could value it at up to $1 trillion, highlighting the high financial stakes underpinning the legal battle.
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