OpenAI defeats Musk in landmark trial, clearing Altman as jury rejects fraud claims

A California federal jury sided with OpenAI, Sam Altman, and Microsoft in Elon Musk’s fraud case.

Jurors found Musk’s claims were filed too late, and the judge accepted the verdict.

The ruling dismisses a major legal threat to OpenAI and leaves its for-profit structure intact.

It also strengthens Altman’s control and reduces a hurdle on OpenAI’s path toward a possible IPO.