Musk's OpenAI Lawsuit Heads to Trial, Judge Cites 'Plenty of Evidence'

• US Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI can proceed to a jury trial in March.
• Musk alleges OpenAI violated its founding nonprofit mission by converting to a for-profit entity.
• The judge noted "plenty of evidence" suggesting assurances were made to maintain OpenAI's original nonprofit structure.
• Musk, a co-founder who left in 2018, seeks unspecified monetary damages for "ill-gotten gains."
• OpenAI calls the lawsuit "baseless" and "harassment," while Musk's attorney looks forward to presenting evidence.

Why It Matters: Elon Musk's lawsuit challenging OpenAI's for-profit shift will proceed to a jury trial.