Federal Judge Criticizes Musk's Claims in OpenAI Lawsuit, Allows Case to Move Toward Trial

Elon Musk's efforts to block OpenAI's for-profit transition face skepticism from the court, but key allegations will proceed to a jury trial.

U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers expressed doubt over Elon Musk's claims of irreparable harm due to OpenAI's transition to a for-profit entity.
The judge described the case as 'billionaires versus billionaires' but allowed some of Musk's allegations, including claims of fraud and antitrust violations, to proceed to trial.
Musk alleges that OpenAI and Microsoft created monopoly-like conditions and betrayed OpenAI's nonprofit founding mission, while OpenAI denies these claims.
OpenAI's shift to a public benefit corporation aims to secure more funding for AI development, a move Musk contends undermines its original goals.
A jury trial is expected as early as late 2026, with Musk's rival AI company, xAI, also listed as a plaintiff in the lawsuit.