OpenAI fears irreparable harm from Musk, files countersuit – Computerworld


The company has argued the move is necessary to secure up to $40 billion in funding, a process it aims to finalize by year-end. The case is set to go to trial in spring 2026.

“The risk of future, irreparable harm from Musk’s unlawful conduct is acute, and the risk that that conduct continues is high,” OpenAI wrote in the filing. “With every month that has passed, Musk has intensified and expanded the fronts of his campaign against OpenAI and has proven himself willing to take ever more dramatic steps to seek a competitive advantage for xAI and to harm Altman, whom, in the words of the President of the United States, Musk ‘hates’.”

Concerns for customers

This escalating clash is not just a boardroom battle – it may have ripple effects for enterprise customers weighing long-term bets on generative AI.

“The legal dispute between OpenAI and Elon Musk introduces reputational uncertainties that could make risk-averse CIOs cautious about deeper enterprise adoption,” said Jonty Padia, practice director at Everest Group.


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