Musk vs. Altman: A High-Stakes A.I. Clash Goes to Court

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Musk vs. Altman: A High-Stakes A.I. Clash Goes to Court

Elon Musk is seeking more than $150 billion in damages and a complete shake-up of OpenAI. The outcome could have big consequences for the artificial intelligence industry.

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Andrew Ross Sorkin

Bernhard Warner

Sarah Kessler

Michael J. de la Merced

Niko Gallogly

Brian O’Keefe

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Ian Mount

April 27, 2026,

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Elon Musk wants billions of dollars in damages — and more — from OpenAI.

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