A nine-member jury ruled against Elon Musk's $150 billion lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman, finding that Musk had filed suit after the statute of limitations expired. The verdict removes a major legal obstacle for OpenAI as the company continues competing in the AI industry.
Why it matters: The ruling clears a significant legal headwind for OpenAI and signals that timing of legal claims matters as much as their substance in high-stakes tech disputes.