OpenAI Avoided a Costly Court Loss to Elon Musk, but Neither Side is Unscathed

Americans’ opinion about artificial intelligence is at a low point with worries over job losses.

Associated Press

May 21, 2026 — 3 min read

Photo of Bill Savitt, an attorney for OpenAI, speaking to the media after a jury ruled in the company’s favor in Oakland, Calif. on Monday, May 18, 2026, by Terry Chea/AP

OAKLAND, Calif., May 21, 2026 (AP) — After prevailing in its court fight with Elon Musk, OpenAI — the ChatGPT maker valued at $852 billion — remains on track for what could be one of the largest initial public offerings in history.

Musk had been seeking the ouster of his fellow OpenAI co-founder, CEO Sam Altman, among other changes to the company. But with testimony from witnesses who called Altman dishonest, he’s hardly emerged unscathed.

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