Musk vs Open AI

Seeing Elon Musk's motives: "The most ridiculous"

Elon Musk plans to appeal Monday's decision to dismiss his lawsuit against Open AI. In a post on X, the billionaire writes that he is trying to protect the possibility of conducting non-profit activities in the United States. That explanation does not give much to investor Ross Gerber, writes CNBC.

- He does not understand how he is perceived by the public, he says and continues:

- The idea that Elon would somehow defend American charities is the most ridiculous thing imaginable.
Musk vs Open AI — that's the point  

Musk vs Open AI — that's the point

• A high-profile trial between Elon Musk and Open AI's Sam Altman began in Oakland, California, at the end of April 2026.
• Musk accused Open AI of abandoning its non-profit mission and is demanding up to $150 billion in damages and that Altman be removed.
• Open AI and its representatives claimed that Musk primarily wants control over the company and that he himself discussed commercial plans.
• The jury in the case was selected despite several members expressing negative opinions about Musk, but was judged to be impartial.
• Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella testified that Open AI's commercial venture was approved by the nonprofit board and that Musk never directly objected.