Court Denies Musk’s Bid to Dismiss OpenAI Harassment Claims
A federal judge has rejected Elon Musk’s attempt to dismiss OpenAI’s claims that he conducted a “years-long harassment campaign” against the AI startup he co-founded in 2015. U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled that Musk must face allegations that he sought to harm OpenAI through press statements, social media posts, legal claims, and a “sham bid” for the company’s assets.
Musk originally sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman over the company’s shift to a for-profit model, claiming it strayed from its mission of developing AI for humanity’s benefit. OpenAI countersued in April, alleging fraudulent business practices under California law. The judge found the countersuit legally sufficient to proceed. A jury trial is scheduled for spring 2026.