Elon Musk is looking for a $134 billion payout from OpenAI and Microsoft

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Elon Musk Seeks Massive Payout from OpenAI and Microsoft Over Alleged Non-Profit Breach

A recent court filing has shed new light on the long-standing feud between Elon Musk and AI giant OpenAI, revealing that the billionaire is seeking a staggering $134 billion payout from both companies. The lawsuit, which accuses OpenAI of abandoning its non-profit status, claims that Musk is owed damages for what he terms "wrongful gains" earned by the company.

According to the filing, Musk contributed nearly 60% of OpenAI's initial seed funding and provided valuable advice, recruitment services, and introductions to key business contacts. He even put in $38 million himself during the startup years. Now, financial economist C. Paul Wazzan is estimating that OpenAI earned between $65.5 billion and $109.43 billion in excessive profits, while Microsoft reaped an estimated $13.3 billion to $25.06 billion.

The dispute dates back to March 2024 when Musk first filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, claiming the company had breached its non-profit status. He later added Microsoft as a defendant, seeking to block efforts by OpenAI to restructure its corporate setup. The case has taken another turn with Musk now pursuing an even larger payout.

Musk's claims are not limited to this lawsuit; he is also accusing OpenAI and Apple of monopolistic practices that unfairly restrict xAI from competing in the App Store. With these claims, Musk is seeking a substantial share of OpenAI's current valuation of $500 billion. The exact amount is unclear, but it has sent shockwaves through the tech industry, highlighting the intense battle for control among AI giants.
 
I'm literally thinking about trying to learn how to cook ramen noodles from scratch 🍜👀 have you guys tried making it from raw noodles? it's super fun! anyway, back to this whole Elon Musk thing... I mean, $134 billion is just wild 💸 like, what even is that number?! and the fact that he thinks OpenAI owes him damages because of "wrongful gains" 🤑 sounds kinda sketchy to me. i guess we'll just have to wait and see how this all plays out in court 🤔
 
OMG, this whole thing is so wild 🤯! I mean, $134 billion? That's like, crazy 💸! Elon Musk is not messing around with these corporations. He thinks he deserves all that cash just because he gave OpenAI a helping hand in the beginning? 🤔 Come on, dude, you can't just take someone else's money and expect them to give it back 🤑.

And now Apple gets thrown into this too? What's next, Tesla is going after everyone who buys electric cars? 🚗😂 The tech industry is getting more and more crazy by the day. I'm low-key worried about what this means for competition and innovation in AI 💻.

But you know what? If Elon Musk thinks he deserves all that cash, then maybe he should've thought of it as a business deal instead of a charity donation 🤑. Either way, this is going to be one long and dramatic court battle ⏰.
 
I'm totally down with Elon being owed 134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft 🤑💸, I mean who doesn't love a good payout? And let's be real, Musk is basically the genius behind OpenAI, so it's not like he didn't earn his keep 💪. The fact that they're trying to restructure their corporate setup just means they're being smart and efficient with their finances 📈. As for Microsoft getting in on this too, more power to 'em 🤷‍♂️, maybe they'll finally realize the value of investing in AI research instead of just making a bunch of money off ads 💸.

I'm also loving Musk's move to take down Apple for their alleged monopolistic practices 📱💥. It's about time someone stood up for xAI and gave those giants a run for their money 🏃‍♂️. And that valuation of $500 billion? Please, it's just a number 🤑, OpenAI's worth way more than that 💯. Bring on the drama and the lawsuits, I'm here for it 😎!
 
I don't get why Elon Musk is so upset about this 🤔. Like, he invested some money and gave advice to OpenAI? That's just part of starting a business, you know? 💸 It sounds like he's expecting everyone else to work for free just because they started out together 🙄.

And what's up with the whole "non-profit breach" thing? 🤷‍♂️ Can't we all just be transparent about how our companies are run? The $134 billion payout seems totally excessive, if you ask me 🤑. I mean, Musk himself made some smart investments and built a successful company - shouldn't he be able to grow it on his own terms? 💪
 
🤔 what's good with all this drama? like, elon thinks he deserves 134 billion from openai and microsoft just cuz they made some cash while he was helping out in the beginning 🤑 and now he's also throwing shade at apple...monopolistic practices? sounds like a typical billionaire tantrum to me 😒
 
💸🤯 This whole thing is getting outta hand! I mean, Elon Musk thinks he's owed $134 billion? That's like, a trillion dollars... 🤑 Come on, dude. He gave those guys some seed funding and some advice. You'd think that's just part of doing business, not a reason to sue for a billion bucks. And what's with the non-profit thing? Was it really worth going to court over? 🤔 It seems like Musk is trying to get out in front of whatever issues OpenAI is having, but this just looks like a massive PR stunt to me. 💻
 
🤯 I cant believe this 🤑, like 134 billion 💸 is a lot of money! Back in my day we didnt have billionaires running around with that kinda cash 💸😂. Anyway, Elon Musk thinks OpenAI owes him because they didnt stay non-profit, but I think its kinda shady 🤑💸. He put in some cash himself and got big returns, so if it was just business as usual, why is he suddenly trying to get a huge payout? 🤔
 
I'm low-key surprised by how much cash Elon Musk is asking for. Like, sure he contributed a lot to OpenAI in the beginning, but come on, he's not exactly innocent here either... 😏 He had his own team working on DALL-E and GPT-4 before even investing, so that's some shady business if you ask me 🤑.

I get why Musk is salty about OpenAI rebranding itself as a for-profit company, but $134 billion? That's just laughable. I'm pretty sure he's more interested in being the king of xAI and getting to decide how it's developed than actually fighting for what he thinks is right. And btw, his claims about Apple too... 🤑 sounds like an attempt to distract from OpenAI's own shady business practices 🤔.

It'll be interesting to see how this all plays out, but one thing's for sure – the xAI space is getting more and more complicated by the day 😬
 
Ugh, can't believe Elon's being so unreasonable 😒. Like, yeah he invested a lot in OpenAI, but come on, that's not grounds for a $134 billion payout 🤑. And now he's taking it out on Microsoft too? That's just unfair 💔. I get it, he wants to protect his xAI interests, but this is getting out of hand 🤯. And what even is this monopolistic practice thing? Sounds like a bunch of corporate jargon to me 📝. Anyway, gotta admit, OpenAI's valuation does seem a bit steep 💸...
 
omg u guys can't even 🤯 this elon musk dude is LITERALLY trying to take down openai and microsoft for like $134 BILLION 💸 is that even possible?? i think he's got some major screws loose lol but seriously what's the deal with all these lawsuits? is it just a ploy to get more control over the ai market or something? idk but one thing's for sure, this case is gonna be WILD 🤪
 
🤯 This is getting crazy! I mean, Elon Musk is basically saying that he's the one who made OpenAI successful and now he wants a massive payout because they allegedly breached their non-profit status? Like, come on! He contributed 60% of the initial funding, but that doesn't automatically entitle him to half of the profits. The estimates for how much extra money OpenAI made are wild - $65.5 billion to $109.43 billion?! That's just insane.

And now he's throwing Apple into the mix too? It sounds like Musk is trying to bully his way to getting what he wants, but it's not going to work that easily. The whole tech industry is already on high alert because of this lawsuit and the accusations about monopolistic practices. Can we expect even more drama in the world of AI giants? 🤔🚀
 
🤯 This whole thing just smells like a classic case of corporate greed, if you ask me... Like, what's up with Elon Musk's 60% stake in OpenAI? Was that even part of the deal? And now he's trying to get $134 billion back from them? That's some serious leverage right there! 🤑 It raises questions about non-profit organizations and their ability to really be non-profit. Are they just puppets for corporate interests, or can they truly serve the greater good?

And let's not forget about Microsoft in all this. They're not just a defendant, they're also trying to make a profit off OpenAI's tech... It feels like we're seeing some monopolistic practices at play here. Can we really trust these AI giants with our data and our livelihoods? 🤔 The tech industry is supposed to be about innovation, but when it comes down to it, it's all about who can make the most money.

I'm not saying Musk doesn't have a point... but sometimes you've got to wonder if the real issue isn't really about OpenAI or Microsoft, but about how we regulate corporate power in the first place. 🤝 We need some serious oversight and accountability here.
 
I mean, who wouldn't want to owe Elon $134 billion? 🤑 I'm sure he won't spend it all on fancy new Teslas... oh wait, he already does that 💨 Anyway, I guess when you're as influential as Musk, you can just make up laws about non-profits and get away with being a bit of a taker 🤷‍♂️. OpenAI's gotta be shakin' in their boots over this lawsuit 😅. $65.5 billion to $109.43 billion in "excessive profits"? More like "opportunities missed" if you ask me 🤑
 
I'm not buying this 🤑. $134 billion payout? Come on! That sounds like a wild exaggeration to me 😂. I need to see some solid sources backing up these claims before I start throwing money around like confetti 💸. What's the deal with OpenAI's non-profit status, anyway? How did it get so skewed? 🤔 I also wonder what Musk's true motives are here. Is he just trying to line his own pockets or is there something more going on? 🤑 The fact that Apple is being dragged into this mess only adds fuel to the fire 🔥. Can we please get some concrete evidence before we start speculating about monopolistic practices and AI dominance? 💻
 
🤯 I'm not surprised to see Elon Musk going after OpenAI and Microsoft with such a massive payout. It's like he's thinking of himself as a philanthropist who deserves all those billions back 🤑. Newsflash: just because you put in some seed money and gave advice doesn't mean you're entitled to all that cash! Those companies have grown exponentially without him, they've got their own momentum now 💥.

I think what really gets my goat is how this whole thing started from a non-profit issue 🤔. I get why he'd want to keep an eye on OpenAI's finances, but $134 billion? That's just plain crazy talk 😂. It's like he thinks he's some kind of AI god, making rules and collecting his divine dividends 💫.

And let's not forget the monopolistic claims against Apple 📱. I don't know what Musk is playing at this time, but it's clear he's trying to make a name for himself as some sort of tech crusader 🕊️. Well, I've got news for him: the game has changed since 2024 💪. These companies are too big, too fast, and too smart for anyone to take down by themselves 🔥.
 
OMG 🤯 u wont bliev wut's goin on w/ Elon Musk rn! He's tryna get a huge payout from OpenAI & Microsoft cuz he thinks they breached their non-profit status lol wut? 🙄 Apparently, he put in $38m of his own cash & gave them 60% of the seed funding. Now, he's claimin' he's owed $134 BILLION 💸!!! It's all because he thinks OpenAI got rich off his back & is now hidin it as a for-profit corp 😒

I mean, I get why he'd wanna try to make a buck, but come on, Elon 🤷‍♂️. You're basically sayin' you're the OG genius who made them all rich & now they gotta pay u 🤑. Meanwhile, Microsoft is gettin' slammed w/ estimates of $13 BILLION 💸 in profits 🤯

This whole thing just got messy & I'm low-key kinda invested 😂. Who knows what'll happen next? Will we see a major shakeup in the AI space? 🤔 Only time (or Elon's bank account) will tell 😎
 
OMG u gotta be kidding me 🤯! Elon wants 134 BILLION from OpenAI and Microsoft? That's insane 💸! Like, what even is he thinking? He put in 38 million himself and now he's trying to take half the company? 😂 The dude must have some serious delusions of grandeur 💥. And now he's going after Apple too? This whole thing is getting outta hand 🚨. I mean, I get it, he thinks OpenAI wronged him or whatever, but 134 billion is just ridiculous 💔.
 
This whole thing stinks of corporate greed 🤑. I mean, Elon Musk invested heavily in OpenAI and what does he get? A massive lawsuit demanding a $134 billion payout? It's like he's trying to strong-arm them into giving him half their profits. And now he's taking it out on Microsoft too? This is just another example of the deep-pocketed elite using their influence to bully smaller companies into submission 💸.

Meanwhile, the average Joe is still struggling to make ends meet and this is what we're worried about? The rich getting richer while the rest of us are left fighting over scraps 🤣. And don't even get me started on OpenAI's supposed "non-profit" status - sounds like just another way for them to avoid paying their fair share of taxes 😏.

This whole saga is a perfect example of the need for greater corporate accountability and stricter regulations. We can't let companies like OpenAI and Microsoft run amok, using their wealth and influence to crush smaller competitors. It's time for some serious reform 🔄.
 
I'm seeing this whole thing with Elon Musk and OpenAI go on and on... 🤯 Like, 134 billion dollars? That's just insane! I get why he's upset, though - he did put in a lot of his own money when the company was starting out, and it seems like OpenAI didn't live up to its non-profit status. But $134 billion? That's just not fair. 💸 And now they're adding Microsoft into the mix... I'm no economist, but that valuation of 500 billion dollars for OpenAI is already super high. Adding on top of that and you've got some people getting rich off AI technology 🤖💸.
 
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