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OpenAI Urges California and Delaware to Probe Elon Musk for Anti-Competitive Conduct Before Trial

The request raises the stakes before a jury trial that could expose OpenAI's nonprofit to more than $100 billion in claimed damages.

Overview

  • OpenAI, in letters sent Monday, asked California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings to investigate what it calls improper, anti-competitive behavior by Elon Musk and his associates.
  • Chief strategy officer Jason Kwon alleged in the letters that Musk coordinated efforts with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and mounted attacks meant to undermine OpenAI.
  • OpenAI said Musk’s 2024 suit targets its nonprofit foundation for more than $100 billion in damages, which the company argued would effectively cripple the organization.
  • Jury selection in the case is scheduled to begin April 27 in the Northern District of California after a judge ruled in January that a jury would hear the claims.
  • California’s attorney general said his office is reviewing the letter, signaling potential regulatory attention to the dispute as the trial approaches.