A California jury has ruled against Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI and its boss Sam Altman, dismissing his claims that he had been misled over the company's mission. The case highlights the challenges of maintaining a non-profit ethos in the tech world.

Musk accused Altman of breaching a non-profit contract by shifting OpenAI to a for-profit model after receiving a significant donation from Musk. Jurors found that Musk’s claims were too late, having expired due to the statute of limitations. This decision follows a series of setbacks for Musk in court and adds fuel to the ongoing feud between him and Altman.

During the trial, Altman testified that Musk had supported OpenAI becoming a for-profit entity and had even vied for control over it. The case has been seen as emblematic of the broader tensions in tech, where philanthropic intentions are often tested by practical business needs.

Musk plans to appeal, stating that the jury did not consider the merits of his case but rather based its decision on a technicality. However, legal experts believe an appeal is unlikely to succeed given the jury's clear fact-based decision.

The outcome underscores the complexities involved in balancing philanthropy and profit in technology, with implications for how tech giants operate and interact with other influential figures.