⚡️ Elon Musk Demands $134M from OpenAI and Microsoft: The Battle Over "Ill-Gotten Profits" Escalates
The conflict between Elon Musk and the creators of ChatGPT has reached a new boiling point. The billionaire is officially seeking to claw back $134 million from OpenAI and Microsoft, claiming the companies profited "unfairly" from his early support. 🏛
Key Highlights from the Filing:
The Investment: Musk claims he provided about 60% of OpenAI’s seed funding ($65.5M–$109.4M) and invested up to $25M in Microsoft-related costs during the process.The Core Grievance: Musk argues that the startup abandoned its original non-profit mission to become a closed, for-profit entity controlled by Microsoft.OpenAI’s Defense: The company dismissed the lawsuit as "baseless harassment," calling the damages calculated by Musk’s team "fictional" and "implausible."
The financial damages were calculated by Musk’s advisor, C. Paul Wazzan, though OpenAI is already questioning his expertise. A jury trial is currently set for April. ⚖️
For the crypto community, this case is a major precedent in the fight for "Open AI" vs. "Closed AI," which directly impacts how AI technologies integrate with decentralized ecosystems.
What’s your take: Is Elon fighting for transparency, or is this just a move to clear the path for his own xAI? 👇
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