Jury reaches verdict in Elon Musk lawsuit against OpenAI, judge says
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FILE PHOTO: Elon Musk walks to attend the trial in his lawsuit over OpenAI for-profit conversion at a federal courthouse, in Oakland, California, U.S., April 29, 2026. REUTERS/Manuel Orbegozo/File Photo
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A federal jury has reached a verdict in Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and its Chief Executive Sam Altman, the judge overseeing the case said on Monday.
The verdict is expected to be read shortly.
(Reporting by Jonathan Stempel in New York; Editing by Chris Reese)
Boxes related to Elon Musk's lawsuit over OpenAI's for-profit conversion trail are moved into the federal courthouse, as the trial continues, in Oakland, California, U.S., May 18, 2026. REUTERS/Manuel Orbegozo Manuel Orbegozo Reuters
Elon Musk's lawyer, Steven Molo walks outside the federal courthouse, as the trial in Elon Musk's lawsuit over OpenAI's for-profit conversion continues, in Oakland, California, U.S., May 18, 2026. REUTERS/Manuel Orbegozo Manuel Orbegozo Reuters
Elon Musk's lawyer, Steven Molo walks outside the federal courthouse, as the trial in Elon Musk's lawsuit over OpenAI's for-profit conversion continues, in Oakland, California, U.S., May 18, 2026. REUTERS/Manuel Orbegozo Manuel Orbegozo Reuters
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This story was originally published May 18, 2026 at 1:32 PM.
