Elon Musk accused of making up math to squeeze $134B from OpenAI, Microsoft
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Elon Musk is pursuing a $134 billion payout from OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging that the companies have abandoned OpenAI’s original nonprofit mission. The lawsuit filings describe Microsoft’s decade-long relationship with OpenAI and reveal that a new subsidiary was planned during the period when Sam Altman was fired.
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How it was reported
- Ars Technica·Elon Musk accused of making up math to squeeze $134B from OpenAI, Microsoft
Elon Musk seeks $79-134 billion in damages from OpenAI and Microsoft. Musk's expert, C. Paul Wazzan, estimates his contributions generated 50-75% of OpenAI's current value. Musk's lawsuit accuses OpenAI of abandoning its nonprofit mission.
- Engadget·The Morning After: Elon Musk wants a $134 billion payout from OpenAI and Microsoft
Elon Musk seeks a $134 billion payout from OpenAI and Microsoft. The dispute likely involves ownership and investment interests. Musk's claim may impact the companies' future developments.
- TechMeme·Filings from Elon Musk's OpenAI lawsuit detail Microsoft's decade-long relationship with OpenAI, including plans for a new subsidiary during Sam Altman's firing (Todd Bishop/GeekWire)
Microsoft's decade-long relationship with OpenAI is detailed in Elon Musk's lawsuit filings. The filings reveal plans for a new subsidiary during Sam Altman's firing. Microsoft's AI lab launch caught the company off guard.
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