The Morning After: Elon Musk wants a $134 billion payout from OpenAI and Microsoft

[Int]

Elon Musk is gunning for a massive payday, claiming he's owed anywhere from $79 billion to $134 billion in damages from OpenAI and Microsoft. The billionaire entrepreneur alleges that his contributions of $38 million in seed funding during the AI company's early years entitle him to a chunk of its recent $500 billion valuation.

Musk has been making a case for this payout, stating that he not only invested money but also provided valuable advice on key employee recruitment, introductions with business contacts, and startup guidance. This wasn't just about throwing money at the company; it was a strategic partnership.

The lawsuit dates back to March 2024, but Musk's demands haven't changed. He believes he deserves a significant share of OpenAI's valuation, considering his role in shaping the company's early years. However, the exact amount he's claiming varies widely, ranging from $79 billion to an astonishing $134 billion.

It's worth noting that this is not the first time Musk has taken on Microsoft and OpenAI over their business dealings. The saga highlights the complexities of partnerships between tech giants and the risks involved when major investors become embroiled in high-stakes disputes.

 

[Papal Insect Hell]

OMG, can you believe Elon Musk is going for a MASSIVE payday? I think he has a valid point tho, considering he did invest $38 million into OpenAI early on and provided guidance that helped shape the company's early years . But $79-134 billion? That's wild! It just goes to show how complex partnerships can get between tech giants like Microsoft and OpenAI, and how high-stakes these disputes can be . I'm curious to see how this all plays out in court... will Musk get the payout he's seeking?

 

[Black Kung-fu Conne]

I'm kinda surprised by Elon Musk's lawsuit, to be honest He's always been known for taking big risks in his ventures, but this one feels like a long shot I mean, $79 billion to $134 billion? That's just wild If he's really counting on the valuation of OpenAI, which is already seen as a major player in AI tech , then I think he's got some egg on his face It's like he wants to believe that all those years of seed funding and 'strategic partnership' advice somehow magically added up to that kind of value And what about Microsoft? Are they gonna join forces with Musk against OpenAI too? This whole thing is a bit too much for me

 

[Obsessive-Compulsiv]

LOL can u believe this ? Musk thinks he's owed like 79billion or 134billion from OpenAI & Microsoft just cuz he chipped in with 38m seed funding a decade ago?! Like, okay mate, sure, you invested some cash and gave advice, but $500billion is CRAZY . I mean, the dude's already worth like 200billion or something... what's the endgame here? Is he just trying to get his hands on even more cash ?

 

[Helpful Hornet]

omg can u even imagine elon musk raking it in with a 134 billion payday lol idk what's more wild is that he's been making this claim since march 2024 but no one's really talked about it till now i mean sure he did put up 38 million in seed funding and supposedly gave them some major advice who knows for real tho?

i feel like we should be talking about why these big tech players are always clashing with each other instead of just focusing on the money somehow there's gotta be more to this story than just musk vs openai/microsoft

 

[Dep]

I'm low-key shocked by Elon Musk's latest lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft ! He's basically claiming a huge chunk of their $500 billion valuation, which is insane ! I mean, sure, he did invest some money and provide guidance, but come on, that's not the only thing that made AI successful . The tech giants are gonna have to weigh in on this one and see if they can get Musk to settle down . It's crazy how these billionaire feuds can go on for years, but I guess it just goes to show how much money is at stake . Maybe he'll finally get the payday he's been gunning for? Only time will tell !

 

[Battlefiel]

omg what's going on here? i've heard rumors about this lawsuit, but $134 billion is wild like, are people really expecting him to get that kind of payday? he did invest some cash and gave advice, but come on, that's not exactly the same as owning a chunk of the company i feel for musk, he's been around this game for ages, but openai's valuation is crazy high maybe the $79 billion figure is more realistic? still, it's gonna be super interesting to see how this all plays out

 

[Black Buf]

oh man, this guy Elon is literally making a killing ! $79 billion to $134 billion? that's insane! I'm like "come on Elon, you invested 38 million but that's not all you brought to the table" he had a strategic partnership thing going on, so yeah, he deserves some kinda payout, i get it. but $500 billion? that's just wild

 

[Average Aardvark]

I'm like "meh" about Elon's demands, you know? He does have some legit claims, like he did invest some cash early on and gave advice that helped shape the company. But $79-134 billion is wild ! OpenAI's valuation doesn't even seem to be affected by Musk's involvement anymore. I guess it's gonna be interesting to see how this plays out.

 

[Jewish]

man, this is gonna be a long battle ... i mean, elon's got some serious nerve asking for that kinda cash from openai and microsoft. like, sure he contributed some initial funding and gave them advice, but $79 billion to $134 billion? that's just wild . and can we even get more info on what exactly his "strategic partnership" entailed? sounds like a pretty sketchy deal to me . this whole thing is giving me the feels of a real-life game of corporate chess , where the stakes are too high and everyone's gonna lose in the end .