Elon Musk Sues OpenAI and Microsoft for $2.1 Billion

Elon Musk Sues OpenAI and Microsoft for $134 Billion

Elon Musk filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft on ⁢January 16, ⁢2026,⁤ seeking $134 billion (approximately ⁢Rp 2.215 trillion, using an exchange rate of Rp 16,800 per‌ US dollar) in damages.⁢ The suit ‍alleges that both companies improperly benefited from his contributions during OpenAI’s founding.

According too the complaint filed in‍ federal court, OpenAI generated between $65.5 billion and $109.4 billion in profits‌ due‌ to Musk’s support in 2015. ​Microsoft’s profits attributable ⁤to the partnership are estimated between $13.3 billion and‍ $25.1 billion.

“Without Elon Musk, ther would‌ be no OpenAI,” the lawsuit states.

musk claims he⁤ is entitled to the “ill-gotten gains” received by the two companies. He was initially involved in the creation of OpenAI, a non-profit⁣ artificial intelligence research company, with the goal of developing ‌AI in a‌ safe and beneficial manner. The lawsuit suggests OpenAI has as deviated from ⁣its original non-profit mission.