OpenAI presses for investigation of Musk ‘anti-competitive behavior’ ahead of trial

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by Julia Shapero
April 7, 2026
2 min read

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OpenAI is asking California and Delaware attorneys general to investigate Elon Musk's "anti-competitive behavior."

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OpenAI is urging the attorneys general of California and Delaware to investigate Elon Musk's "improper and anti-competitive behavior" targeting the AI firm's corporate restructuring. This action comes as Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI is scheduled to proceed to trial this month. OpenAI's letter to California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Delaware Attorney General Kathy seeks official scrutiny of Musk's conduct. The company's move aims to counter Musk's legal challenge and potential future actions against the AI firm. This development adds a new regulatory dimension to the ongoing dispute between OpenAI and its co-founder.

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OpenAI sent letters to California and Delaware Attorneys General seeking official scrutiny of Musk's conduct.

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