# OpenAI urged the attorneys general of California and Delaware to investigate potential “improper and anti-competitive behaviour’ Elon Musk is set to face off in a.

*business · news · 2026-04-07 · The Straits Times*

## Key points

- OpenAI asked California and Delaware attorneys general to investigate Elon Musk for anti-competitive behavior.
- OpenAI claims Musk tried and failed to take control of its nonprofit for personal gain.
- Musk previously made an unsolicited $97.4 billion bid to acquire OpenAI's nonprofit assets in 2025.
- OpenAI's restructuring gave Microsoft a 27% stake while keeping nonprofit control over for-profit operations.
- California and Delaware approved OpenAI's restructuring after the company made specific governance commitments.

**Companies:** Microsoft, OpenAI
**Countries:** United States

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