Overview
- Following Thursday’s closing arguments in Oakland, the nine-person jury began the advisory phase that will guide the judge’s final ruling on liability and any remedies.
- U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers told jurors the timing question could be decisive, noting she would likely accept a finding that Musk sued too late under the statute of limitations.
- Musk seeks removal of Sam Altman and Greg Brockman and billions in disgorgement to OpenAI’s nonprofit, and the judge corrected his lawyer for telling jurors Musk was not asking for money.
- OpenAI argues Musk knew and supported the for‑profit structure and sought control for himself, while Microsoft says it acted as a responsible partner and was not involved in the contested decisions.
- Musk’s absence from court while traveling to China and the potential impact on OpenAI’s reported IPO plans and the wider AI market underscore the trial’s stakes after testimony from top tech figures.