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.