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OpenAI’s courtroom win over Elon Musk clears a major obstacle to an IPO

Fast Company Tech Chris Morris May 18, 2026
OpenAI’s courtroom win over Elon Musk clears a major obstacle to an IPO
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# OpenAI Wins Legal Battle With Elon Musk, Clearing Path to Going Public A court ruled that Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI came too late to be valid, removing a major legal hurdle that could have delayed the company's plans to become a publicly traded company. OpenAI, currently valued at $500 billion, has been preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) that could be one of the largest in history. With this lawsuit out of the way, the company can now move forward with its plans to sell shares to the general public.

OpenAI has prevailed in its fight against Elon Musk. A jury on Monday found that Musk did not file his lawsuit against the AI giant within the statute of limitations. The judge quickly agreed with the jury, making the ruling final. The win for OpenAI came after less than two hours of jury del

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