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UPDATED May 19, 2026 at 8:06 AM ET
May 18, 2026 at 2:00 AM ET
Elon Musk loses OpenAI court battle in Oakland
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A jury in Oakland ruled against Elon Musk in his case against Sam Altman and OpenAI.
WHO: Elon Musk; Sam Altman; OpenAI; the jury
WHAT: A jury ruled against Elon Musk in his court battle involving Sam Altman and OpenAI.
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 1:59 PM ET
WHERE: Oakland, California
WHY: The jury ruled against Elon Musk in the case.
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