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Elon Musk and OpenAI Agree to Expedited Trial Over For-Profit Dispute

The December trial will address Musk's claims that OpenAI abandoned its founding mission, with high stakes for the AI company's restructuring plans.

OpenAI logo is seen in front of Elon Musk photo in this illustration taken March 11, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman (left) and Elon Musk (right).

Overview

  • Elon Musk and OpenAI jointly filed for a December 2025 trial to resolve Musk's lawsuit over OpenAI's transition to a for-profit model.
  • Musk alleges OpenAI has strayed from its original mission to prioritize humanity over profit, a claim the company denies, calling the lawsuit self-serving.
  • The trial's outcome could impact OpenAI's ability to raise capital, including a $40 billion deal with SoftBank contingent on its restructuring.
  • A judge recently denied Musk's request to pause OpenAI's restructuring but approved an expedited trial due to the public interest involved.
  • Musk's $97.4 billion takeover bid for OpenAI was rejected, with CEO Sam Altman reaffirming the company's commitment to independence.