Musk v. Altman: The Statute of Limitations Trial that Revealed More Feuds Than Facts

Verge reporter Liz Lopatto analyzes the Musk v. Altman trial, where the jury ruled Musk filed too late to prosecute the charitable‑trust claim. The case largely turned on personal vendettas, leadership dynamics in OpenAI, and industry intrigue, with Microsoft playing a stabilizing role behind the scenes. The trial exposed immaturity in AI leadership and questions about Grok’s effectiveness, but it’s unlikely to derail OpenAI in the near term; expect appeals and continued industry scrutiny as the saga drags on.