Jury unanimously dismisses Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI due to statute of limitations

A significant legal victory was handed to OpenAI and its founder, Sam Altman, as a California jury unanimously dismissed claims brought by Elon Musk due to the statute of limitations. The jury determined that Musk had missed the three-year statute of limitations, with OpenAI arguing that the billionaire had waited too long to claim damages before August 2021.

The high-stakes case, which unfolded over a three-week trial in an Oakland courtroom, pitted Altman and Musk against each other. Testimonies were given by both Altman and Musk, as well as executives from OpenAI and Microsoft, along with legal experts. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers presided over the case, with the jury serving in an advisory role.

Following the jury’s decision, Musk’s legal team and OpenAI did not immediately provide any comments on the outcome. This development marks a significant moment in the ongoing legal battle between the two parties.

As this story continues to unfold, updates will be provided to keep readers informed of any new developments.

Edited by Aimee Picchi

Contributed by The Associated Press