Elon Musk Confirms He's Pushing Ahead with a Lawsuit Against OpenAI

Speaking virtually at the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha on Tuesday, Musk discussed his ongoing legal disputes, plans for Starlink, and his commitment to maintaining control of Tesla

Elon Musk has confirmed his intention to move forward with a lawsuit against ChatGPT creator OpenAI and addressed questions about his future as Tesla’s CEO.

The billionaire entrepreneur discussed his ongoing legal disputes, plans for Starlink, and his commitment to maintaining control of the electric vehicle company during an interview at the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha on Tuesday.

Elon Musk to Sue OpenAI

During his virtual appearance at the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha on Tuesday, Elon Musk confirmed his plans to proceed with legal action against ChatGPT creator OpenAI.

The billionaire entrepreneur stated plainly that he “intends to push ahead with his lawsuit against OpenAI.” However, he did not elaborate on specific details of the case during the forum.

Is @elonmusk pushing ahead with the lawsuit against OpenAI? "Yes. It was intended to be a non profit open source company and now they're trying to change that for their own financial benefit to a for profit company that is closed sourced." #QatarEconomicForum… pic.twitter.com/BalPQz2sti

— QatarEconForum (@QatarEconForum) May 20, 2025

This announcement comes amid Musk’s complex history with the AI research company. As one of OpenAI’s co-founders, Musk has previously expressed concerns about the organization’s shift from its original nonprofit mission to a more commercial model.

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The Qatar Economic Forum also saw other notable comments, such as Qatar’s prime minister rejecting claims that a jet gifted to US President Donald Trump constituted a bribe. The prime minister also announced upcoming incentives for foreign investors in strategic sectors within Qatar.

Elon Musk’s virtual interview, conducted by Bloomberg’s Mishal Husain, was described as “combative” in tone.

Beyond his OpenAI lawsuit plans, Musk touched on Starlink’s future, noting that while he envisions the satellite internet service going public eventually, he’s “in no rush” to pursue a listing.

Musk Says He’ll Still Be Tesla CEO Unless He Dies

Meanwhile, Musk put to rest speculation about his future at Tesla, confirming his commitment to remain as the EV company’s chief executive for years to come.

During the interview, Musk shifted focus from his compensation to his control over the company’s direction, particularly as Tesla ventures into robotics.

“It’s not a money thing. It’s a reasonable control thing over the future of the company, especially if we’re building millions, potentially billions, of humanoid robots,” Musk explained.

The billionaire expressed confidence that his ongoing legal dispute in Delaware over his substantial pay package would not impact his future compensation. However, he emphasized his concern about maintaining leadership stability at Tesla.

“I can’t be sitting there and wondering if I’m going to be tossed out,” he added.

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