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News · 18 May 2026

Sam Altman wins court battle against Elon Musk

Sam Altman wins court battle against Elon Musk

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OpenAI is clear to become a public company later this year, possibly worth $1tn. An Oakland federal jury cleared Sam Altman, OpenAI, and its president, Greg Brockman, of Elon Musk’s contract claims following a three-week trial. The jury dismissed the 2024 lawsuit, deciding it was filed after the three-year legal time limit.

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