Elon Musk took too long to sue OpenAI, jury unanimously agrees

Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI was dismissed unanimously—a rare legal outcome where the jury's sole reason was procedural delay. The jury deliberated for just 4 hours before concluding Musk waited 18 months after the alleged breach to file, violating the 1-year statute of limitations. This performance contrasts sharply with Pompeii victim ID, where forensic evidence yielded a definitive identification despite 2,000 years of decay. The unanimous verdict underscores a critical timing lesson: even credible claims can fail if you act later than the average litigant. The court did not rule on OpenAI's conduct, only on Musk's tardiness, leaving the core dispute unresolved.