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Musk vs OpenAI trial begins as court weighs mission drift and liability next
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Published on 28 April 2026
Liability first, then remedies run only by the judge
Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI has officially begun, with claims that the AI company—now operating as a for-profit entity—has drifted from its founding mission. The court will first determine liability, while a jury’s verdict will be advisory. If the case moves forward, the remedies phase will be handled solely by the judge, with prominent tech figures expected to testify.
- The trial starts with a liability phase, not remedies
- A jury verdict will be advisory rather than final
- Remedies, if needed, will be decided only by the judge
- Key tech figures are expected to testify
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