Elon Musk accused OpenAI of putting commercial gain over the public good, but jurors ruled that the statute of limitations had expired. Mr. Musk’s lawyers said they planned to appeal.

The jury unanimously found Musk sued OpenAI and Sam Altman after the statute of limitations had expired, tossing his claims.

The jury unanimously found Musk sued OpenAI and Sam Altman after the statute of limitations had expired, tossing his claims.

Too late under the statute of limitations...