A jury has delivered a unanimous verdict in the legal battle between Elon Musk and OpenAI, ruling that Musk failed to bring his claims forward within the required legal timeframe. The lawsuit, which alleged that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman breached a non-profit contract by pivoting the company toward a for-profit model, was effectively dismissed due to the expiration of the statute of limitations. The decision followed a three-week trial that featured testimony from high-profile tech figures, including Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.

Musk, who donated $38 million to the organization during its inception, had argued that Altman deceived him by abandoning the original mission to develop artificial intelligence for the benefit of humanity. Throughout the trial, Altman countered these claims by asserting that Musk had previously supported the shift toward a for-profit structure and had even sought to gain personal control over the company. The defense characterized the lawsuit as an attempt to undermine a competitor, while the jury’s swift deliberation concluded that the legal window for Musk to challenge the company’s transition had long since closed.

Following the verdict, legal representatives for OpenAI expressed satisfaction with the outcome, emphasizing that the company would continue its focus on AI development. Meanwhile, Musk has publicly criticized the decision, labeling it a failure to address the merits of the case and vowing to pursue an appeal. Legal experts suggest that overturning such a fact-specific jury verdict on appeal will be a significant challenge, as the current ruling leaves the core accusations of breach of charitable trust and unjust enrichment legally unresolved.