Musk Demands $134 Billion from OpenAI, Microsoft Over Alleged Betrayal

• Elon Musk is seeking $79 billion to $134 billion in damages from OpenAI and Microsoft.
• Musk alleges OpenAI abandoned its non-profit mission and betrayed its founding principles by partnering with Microsoft.
• A federal judge rejected OpenAI and Microsoft's attempt to avoid a jury trial, setting the stage for a trial in late April.
• Financial expert C. Paul Wazzan estimates OpenAI's current valuation at $500 billion, suggesting Musk is owed a share.
• Musk, a co-founder, contributed $38 million and significant technical/business guidance to OpenAI in its early years.

Why It Matters: Elon Musk is suing OpenAI and Microsoft for billions, claiming betrayal of OpenAI's non-profit mission.