San Francisco, CA [USA], March 5, 2025: A U.S. federal judge has denied Elon Musk’s request to block OpenAI’s shift to a for-profit model. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled that Musk did not meet the legal criteria for a preliminary injunction but agreed to fast-track a trial on the issue, potentially later this year.
Musk, a co-founder of OpenAI, argues that the company’s transition to profit goes against its mission to serve humanity. OpenAI, however, asserts that this change is necessary to secure funding for continued AI development. The case reflects growing tensions between Musk and OpenAI’s leadership, particularly CEO Sam Altman.
