# Elon Musk sought a potential settlement with OpenAI two days before his massive trial began.

*genai · news · 2026-05-04 · The Mercury News*

## Key points

- Elon Musk sought a potential settlement with OpenAI two days before the trial began.
- Judge Rogers denied OpenAI's request to submit Musk’s settlement messages as evidence post-testimony.
- OpenAI claims Musk originally pushed for a for-profit structure and registered a corporation in its name.
- Altman worried Musk might drop the lawsuit last-minute to prevent OpenAI from telling its side.

**Companies:** OpenAI
**Countries:** United States

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