Musk Demands Up to $134 Billion in OpenAI, Microsoft Lawsuit

• Elon Musk is seeking damages ranging from $79 billion to $134 billion in his lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft.
• Musk, an OpenAI co-founder, alleges the company abandoned its original non-profit mission for public good by shifting to a for-profit model and partnering with Microsoft.
• He claims this transition breached founding agreements and gave Microsoft effective control over OpenAI's valuable technology.
• OpenAI and Microsoft deny the allegations, stating OpenAI's structure balances safety, research, and capital needs, and Microsoft is a partner, not an owner.
• The trial, set for April, could significantly impact how AI research groups structure partnerships and balance mission with commercial pressures.

Why It Matters: Elon Musk is suing OpenAI and Microsoft for up to $134 billion, alleging breach of founding mission.