Musk Demands $134 Billion from OpenAI and Microsoft in AI Startup Dispute

Elon Musk alleges that OpenAI and Microsoft owe him up to $134 billion, claiming 'wrongful gains' from his early support of OpenAI. Musk, who left OpenAI in 2018, states that OpenAI's transformation to a for-profit entity violated its founding mission. The trial is set for April.

Elon Musk is pursuing a legal claim for up to $134 billion against OpenAI and Microsoft, asserting that he deserves the 'wrongful gains' they acquired due to his initial backing of OpenAI, as per a recent court submission.

Musk co-founded OpenAI in 2015 and believed his contributions played a significant role in the company's and Microsoft's financial successes. However, as the trial is set for April, there's a heated legal battle with OpenAI and Microsoft refuting his claims.

The lawsuit deems OpenAI's shift to a for-profit model a betrayal of its founding values, with Musk's claims backed by financial expert C. Paul Wazzan. Elon Musk's potential punitive measures include further financial penalties and potential injunctions.

(With inputs from agencies.)