The Courtroom and Regulatory Battles Taking Shape Last Month Around AI

Illinois Proposes Limits on AI Developer Liability

Illinois proposed legislation limiting when AI developers can be sued for catastrophic harm tied to advanced AI systems.

Links:

• https://www.wired.com/story/openai-backs-bill-exempt-ai-firms-model-harm-lawsuits/

• https://qz.com/openai-illinois-bill-ai-liability-critical-harm-041026

Musk vs OpenAI Trial Officially Begins

The long-running lawsuit between Elon Musk and OpenAI entered trial as the dispute over OpenAI’s nonprofit origins and for-profit evolution moves into court proceedings.

Links:

• https://abc7news.com/live-updates/elon-musk-sam-altman-live-updates-week-1-trial-could-alter-direction-artificial-intelligence/18968485/

• https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/29/elon-musk-openai-sam-altman-lawsuit