Jury Dismisses Elon Musk’s Claims Against OpenAI Leaders

The verdict followed two hours of deliberation, effectively ending the tech trial on procedural grounds rather than a debate over the core merits. The jury determined that Musk’s claims regarding restitution and the role of Microsoft in allegedly aiding a breach of trust were barred by the statute of limitations. This decision leaves the foundational accusations regarding the enrichment of Altman and Greg Brockman unresolved in court.

Musk immediately signaled his intent to challenge the outcome, labeling the result a ruling on a calendar technicality. He maintains that the leadership enriched themselves at the expense of a charity, a claim he intends to revisit on appeal. Conversely, Microsoft spokesperson Alex Haurek welcomed the dismissal, stating that the timeline of events has consistently cleared the company of wrongdoing. OpenAI has not provided a formal response to the jury's decision.