A federal judge has denied Elon Musk ‘s request for a court order to block OpenAI from transitioning into a for-profit company. However, she signaled a willingness to expedite a trial over Musk’s legal battle with the ChatGPT maker and its CEO, Sam Altman .
U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled late Tuesday that Musk had "not demonstrated likelihood of success on the merits" in his motion for a preliminary injunction.
Despite rejecting his request, she noted the significance of the case and proposed holding a trial in her California courtroom as soon as this fall, given "the public interest at stake and potential for harm if a conversion contrary to law occurred." Why It Matters
The fight between Musk and OpenAI is more than a personal dispute—it underscores the intense competition in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence industry. OpenAI and Musk’s xAI are both key players in the AI arms race.
While AI innovation promises groundbreaking advancements with widespread societal benefits, experts caution that its unchecked progress poses existential risks. Governments and corporations alike are grappling with how to regulate AI without stifling its development.
Meanwhile, the Trump administration has launched the "Stargate" initiative, a $500 billion investment in AI infrastructure, including data centers across the U.S. OpenAI is among the firms participating in the project.
Musk, a close ally of President Donald Trump , heads the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), tasked with identifying and eliminating wasteful federal spending. File photos of Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Kyodo via AP Images What to Know
Musk, an early OpenAI backer, has been engaged in a legal showdown with the company and Altman for over a year, alleging a breach of contract and the betrayal of OpenAI’s founding nonprofit mission.
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