The mask no longer sees fraudsters in OpenAI and Sam Altman, but the legal dispute is still being prepared.

Brief news summary

A judge partially dismissed Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman. As a result, some fraud allegations will be dropped, but the case will continue on issues of unjust enrichment and breach of trust.

What happened
- Lawsuit: Elon Musk filed a suit against OpenAI and Sam Altman. He claimed that the company and its leader deceived him and the public by creating a commercial entity in 2019 after the businessman left the board.

- Court decision: District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers partially dismissed the lawsuit. Fraud charges were dropped, but questions about unjust enrichment and breach of trust remain.

- Next steps: Jury selection will begin on April 27; parties are expected to file initial pleadings on April 28.

Musk’s reaction
Musk said that the partial dismissal will speed up the process and allow jurors to focus on the substance of the case. He emphasized that his main goal is to convince the court that OpenAI should work for humanity’s benefit, not as a “machine for enrichment.”

OpenAI’s current plans
- IPO: The ChatGPT developer is preparing for an initial public offering with a valuation of $1 trillion.

- Musk’s demands: In the suit he seeks damages of $150 billion to be directed to OpenAI’s non‑profit charitable arm.

Conclusion
Elon Musk continues to fight for justice, but the court issued a ruling that partially limits his claim. Further developments in the litigation and potential resolution of questions about OpenAI’s role and responsibility in society are expected in the coming days.