Elon Musk Faces Setback as Jury Rules Against Him in OpenAI Lawsuit

2026-05-19 · MIT Tech Review AI · Original

In a significant ruling on Monday, the jury in the case of Musk v. Altman concluded that Elon Musk had filed his lawsuit against OpenAI beyond the allowed timeframe. The unanimous advisory verdict stated that Musk's claims are barred by the statutes of limitations, and U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers promptly accepted the jury's decision. Following the verdict, Musk took to X to announce his next steps, indicating he may not be finished with the legal battle just yet. This development marks a pivotal moment in Musk's ongoing legal challenges concerning OpenAI.