Elon Musk to Appeal OpenAI Lawsuit Loss: "Too Late

Elon Musk plans to appeal a jury's decision regarding his lawsuit against OpenAI. Nine jurors unanimously ruled that his claims were filed too late. Musk had accused Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, OpenAI, and Microsoft of "stealing a charity" by creating a for-profit affiliate. However, the jury found that any alleged harms occurred before the legal deadline for filing his claims. Musk stated on X that the ruling was based on a "calendar technicality" and not the merits of the case. He believes Altman and Brockman enriched themselves by "stealing a charity." He plans to appeal to the Ninth Circuit, arguing that creating a precedent to "loot charities is incredibly destructive." The trial focused on whether promises to Musk were broken, but his case did not convince the jurors. OpenAI successfully argued a statute of limitations defense. This means the jury found that any harm Musk sought to litigate happened before specific dates in 2021 and 2022. The judge noted substantial evidence supported the jury's finding. OpenAI's attorney called the lawsuit "a hypocritical attempt to sabotage a competitor." Microsoft, also sued by Musk, welcomed the verdict, reaffirming its commitment to working with OpenAI. This outcome means OpenAI no longer faces restructuring threats ahead of its planned IPO, which affects the future of a major AI company.