politics
February 25, 2026
OpenAI defeats xAI’s trade secrets lawsuit
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TL;DR
- OpenAI won a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by xAI alleging poaching and theft of trade secrets.
- US District Judge Rita F. Lin ruled that xAI's claims did not indicate misconduct by OpenAI.
- The lawsuit involved former xAI employees who left for OpenAI.
- xAI has the option to amend and refile its claims.
- This case is part of ongoing legal disputes between OpenAI and Elon Musk.
- OpenAI stated they welcome the decision, calling the lawsuit a "baseless" harassment tactic by Musk.
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