Elon Musk vs OpenAI and Microsoft case heads to jury trial in April as judge allows lawsuit — Here's all we know
Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft will proceed to a jury trial in April 2026, alleging OpenAI abandoned its non-profit mission.Summary
A federal judge has allowed Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft to move forward to a jury trial in April 2026. Musk claims OpenAI betrayed its original charitable mission by transitioning to a for-profit entity, driven by billions in funding from Microsoft. He alleges his contributions were made under the understanding that OpenAI would remain non-profit and open-source.
OpenAI has dismissed the lawsuit as “baseless” and a form of harassment, stating it remains focused on its mission and is well-resourced. The judge rejected OpenAI’s arguments that Musk lacked standing to sue and refused to dismiss fraud allegations, citing emails from OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman suggesting a potential shift away from the non-profit structure.
Microsoft currently holds a 27% stake in OpenAI, while the parent foundation retains control of for-profit operations. The dispute stems from a restructuring in October 2025 and has been ongoing since 2024, with OpenAI previously rejecting a $97.4 billion acquisition bid from Musk.
(Source：Google News)