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title: "Jury rejects Musk’s OpenAI suit, clearing IPO path"
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286897068.md"
description: "A jury has dismissed Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, ruling that his claims were time-barred. This verdict clears a significant legal hurdle for OpenAI's potential trillion-dollar IPO, although an appeal may still pose litigation risks. The ruling highlights the deteriorating relationship between Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, which has turned into a public dispute over AI control."
datetime: "2026-05-19T10:45:18.000Z"
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# Jury rejects Musk’s OpenAI suit, clearing IPO path

Verdict ends case: Jurors unanimously ruled Musk’s claims against OpenAI were time-barred, leading the judge to dismiss all allegations against its executives and Microsoft. IPO path cleared: The ruling removes a key legal overhang for OpenAI’s potential trillion-dollar IPO, though an appeal may keep some litigation risk alive. Billionaire feud: Once allies, Musk and Altman’s relationship has devolved into a public and legal battle over the direction and control of advanced AI.

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