OpenAI Countersues Elon Musk Over Alleged Harassment and Interference

The AI company seeks a court injunction and financial accountability, accusing Musk of a targeted campaign to disrupt its transition to a for-profit model.

OpenAI filed a countersuit against Elon Musk, alleging a campaign of harassment, misinformation, and interference aimed at harming the company.
The lawsuit accuses Musk of using tactics such as press attacks, legal claims, and a rejected $97.4 billion takeover bid to obstruct OpenAI's restructuring plans.
OpenAI is seeking an injunction to halt Musk's actions and financial restitution for damages caused by his alleged efforts to derail its $40 billion fundraising round.
Musk, a co-founder of OpenAI who left the organization in 2018, has criticized its shift to a for-profit model and launched his own rival AI company, xAI, in 2023.
The escalating legal battle reflects broader tensions over AI governance, funding models, and ethical responsibilities, with a jury trial set for spring 2026.