Elon Musk has lost his lawsuit against OpenAI after a US jury ruled in favour of the artificial intelligence company, bringing an end to the trial at this stage.
The jury found that Musk’s case could not proceed because it was filed beyond the permitted legal time limit. As a result, the court did not examine the broader claims raised in the lawsuit.
Musk had alleged that OpenAI moved away from its original non-profit mission and shifted towards a profit-driven model, arguing that this change went against its founding principles. He also claimed he was misled during the early development of the organisation.
OpenAI, led by CEO Sam Altman, argued that Musk was aware of the company’s direction over time and that the lawsuit was filed too late. The company also said its shift to a commercial structure was necessary to support the growing cost of AI development.
The verdict is a major win for OpenAI, which has become one of the leading players in the global artificial intelligence industry. The decision removes a key legal challenge as the company continues to expand its operations and infrastructure.
Musk, a co-founder of OpenAI who later parted ways with the company, has since criticised its direction and launched rival AI ventures.
With the verdict now delivered, OpenAI is expected to continue its expansion plans, while Musk is likely to explore further legal options, including an appeal.
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