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Elon Musk’s OpenAI Trial Set for April 2026 Amid $500B Valuation Dispute

Elon Musk’s OpenAI Trial Set for April 2026 Amid $500B Valuation Dispute

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2026-01-16 06:29:01

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Elon Musk will face OpenAI in court in April 2026, challenging its shift from nonprofit research to a for-profit model now valued at $500 billion. The lawsuit, filed in 2024, alleges Musk was "assiduously manipulated" during OpenAI's transition—a MOVE that included a pivotal partnership with Microsoft.

OpenAI has preemptively warned investors about Musk's likely "wild, attention-grabbing claims" during the trial. The case revisits Musk's 2015 co-founding role in the AI lab, which initially prioritized research over revenue generation.

The trial escalates a years-long feud between Musk and OpenAI, now backed by billions in venture capital. Legal observers note the case could set precedents for AI governance as the sector attracts crypto investors eyeing projects like AGI, FET, and other AI-linked tokens.

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