Jury rules against Elon Musk in OpenAI lawsuit over statute of limitations

In a federal court in Oakland, California, a jury ruled against Elon Musk in his lawsuit concerning OpenAI, determining that the AI firm was not responsible for allegedly deviating from its foundational goal to serve humanity. The unanimous decision came after less than two hours of discussion, concluding that Musk's filing was untimely. The lawsuit named OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman, both of whom were cleared of any contractual violations related to Musk during the startup's inception. Musk's attorney indicated a potential appeal; however, US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers emphasized that the statute of limitations was well-supported by evidence, indicating a challenging path ahead for any appeal. This trial was pivotal for OpenAI's future and the broader implications for artificial intelligence usage and benefits.