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09/11/2025 - Court Warns Musk and Altman Over Legal Tactics in OpenAI Case (USA)

argument: Notizie/News - Commercial Law

Source: Business Insider

Business Insider reports that the judge presiding over the high-profile lawsuit between Elon Musk and OpenAI, including its CEO Sam Altman, has issued a sharp criticism of both parties. The court accused both sides of engaging in "legal gamesmanship" and employing procedural tactics that appear designed to delay the proceedings and avoid addressing the core substantive issues of the case. This judicial admonishment indicates a growing frustration with the way the litigation is being conducted.

The lawsuit, initiated by Musk, alleges that OpenAI has betrayed its founding non-profit mission by pursuing profits and developing artificial general intelligence in a secretive manner. The judge's rebuke suggests a clear intention to steer the case away from procedural squabbles and towards the central legal questions concerning OpenAI's corporate structure, its relationship with Microsoft, and its obligations under its original charter. This development signals that the court is keen on ensuring the landmark case proceeds efficiently.