MoneyThe story, in brief
Musk’s case against OpenAI dismissed after just two hours of jury deliberations
Musk's $6B OpenAI lawsuit dismissed in 2 hours. Altman clears the biggest legal hurdle before IPO.
The KeyNews take
Why it matters
A swift court victory removes the last major litigation risk hanging over OpenAI's public offering plans, clearing the path for one of AI's most anticipated IPOs and reshaping competitive dynamics between Musk's xAI and OpenAI.
The key facts
6 to knowJury deliberation time: 2 hours
Case outcome: Musk's case dismissed
Legal impact: Victory for Sam Altman
Strategic context: Timing before OpenAI IPO
Competitive context: Musk vs. Altman/OpenAI dispute
Date: May 18, 2026
Go to the source
Financial Times Technologyft.com
Publisher excerpt: Decision hands a legal victory to Sam Altman in a case that had overshadowed the AI lab’s plans to go public