A federal jury has dismissed Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman after determining that the claims fell outside the statute of limitations.
The case had drawn major attention because of Musk’s early role in OpenAI and his later public criticism of the company’s direction under Altman’s leadership.
According to reports, the jury decided that Musk’s legal claims were filed too late to move forward, effectively ending the case on procedural grounds.
Musk had sought up to $150 billion in damages from OpenAI and Sam Altman, arguing that the company had abandoned its original mission and moved toward a more profit-driven business model.
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Musk had accused OpenAI and Altman of abandoning the organization’s original mission and moving toward a more profit-driven business model.
OpenAI has repeatedly rejected Musk’s allegations and defended its structure, partnerships and development strategy.
The ruling marks a major legal setback for Musk in one of the most closely watched disputes in the artificial intelligence industry.
The case also highlighted broader tensions over the future of AI, corporate control, nonprofit origins and the growing influence of major technology companies in advanced artificial intelligence development.
Supporters of Musk argued the lawsuit raised important questions about transparency and the original purpose of OpenAI.
Critics, however, said the claims were legally weak and part of a broader public feud between Musk and Altman.
Musk waited too long, jury says, ends $150B OpenAI suit
A federal jury in Oakland unanimously rejected @elonmusk‘s lawsuit against OpenAI, Sam Altman @sama), Greg Brockman, and Microsoft on Monday, finding he filed too late under the statute of limitations.
The jury deliberated… pic.twitter.com/f3LKEsOq93
— BSCN (@BSCNews) May 18, 2026
