Jurors rejected Elon Musk’s claims against OpenAI, delivering a major victory to CEO Sam Altman in Silicon Valley’s biggest grudge match.
The nine-member jury’s decision on Monday, following three weeks of testimony and legal arguments, came after just two hours of deliberation. The jury found, and the judge agreed, that Musk waited too long to bring his lawsuit.
The decision removes significant uncertainties that have clouded OpenAI’s future as it grapples with intensifying competition and prepares for an IPO that could come as soon as this year.
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