US District Judge Rita Lin recently dismissed an OpenAI xAI lawsuit with prejudice, amid broader AI-law cases; she previously ruled against Anthropic in regulatory challenges.
A wave of lawsuits alleges OpenAI’s ChatGPT mishandled conversations involving self-harm and mental health crises, with plaintiffs seeking automatic termination of dangerous chats and warnings. Cases reference conversations dating back to 2023–2025 and involve OpenAI’s safety systems and responses.
OpenAI has won a portion of the Musk v. Altman litigation, with a judge dismissing xAI’s trade secrets case against OpenAI with prejudice. The ruling reaffirms OpenAI’s legal position, while Musk has signaled intent to appeal. The case underscores ongoing tensions in AI development and corporate governance.
A federal judge has ruled that the Pentagon's supply-chain risk designation against Anthropic is unlawful and retaliatory for the company’s public criticism of defense AI policy. The ruling underscores First Amendment protections and sets the stage for an appeal from the government.