Musk Loses OpenAI Case, Leopold’s 13F, Data Center Backlash | Diet TBPN

May 18, 2026

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The episode covers three distinct developments from recent days: the resolution of Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI, the release and interpretation of Leopold Aschenbrenner’s 13F filing, and continued public pushback against large-scale data center projects. These stories reflect separate threads in the current AI landscape rather than a single narrative.

OpenAI Lawsuit Outcome

A U.S. jury dismissed Elon Musk’s claims against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman after roughly 90 minutes of deliberation. The verdict centered on the statute of limitations, with the court finding that Musk had filed the suit too late. The judge upheld the decision, ending the case. Reports from observers noted the speed of the process and the absence of broader statements from the jury beyond the timeliness issue. The outcome removes one legal challenge facing OpenAI without addressing the underlying allegations about the company’s direction.

Leopold Aschenbrenner’s 13F Filing

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1 (00:07) **Musk Loses OpenAI Lawsuit** - U.S. jury finds Sam Altman not liable; claims dismissed on statute of limitations after roughly 90 minutes of deliberation
2 (01:37) **Leopold Aschenbrenner 13F Filing** - Highly anticipated hedge fund disclosure draws intense attention across tech and finance circles
3 (06:39) **Interpreting the 13F Positions** - Discussion of what can and cannot be reliably inferred from the filing
4 (08:57) **AI Data Center Backlash Emerges** - Opposition to data center buildout spans both political sides
5 (11:15) **Kevin O'Leary Stratos Project in Utah** - $100B data center proposal in remote Hansel Valley draws scrutiny
6 (13:38) **Evaluating Data Center Impact Claims** - Breakdown of power, water, and thermal load arguments
7 (19:03) **Eric Schmidt Booed at University of Arizona** - Commencement speech on AI draws sustained crowd disapproval

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