Elon Musk vs. OpenAI: Trial to Begin in Spring 2026

A legal battle between Elon Musk and OpenAI, the artificial intelligence (AI) company he co-founded with Sam Altman in 2015, is set to commence in spring 2026. A federal judge presiding over the case, Yvonne Gonzalez of the US District Court for the Northern District of California, has ruled on an expedited timeline for trial. Musk’s request to halt OpenAI’s shift toward a for-profit structure was denied. This decision follows concerns from Musk about OpenAI becoming financially driven after its initial mission focused on creating AI for societal benefit. ],