Musk seeks $150B for OpenAI nonprofit in lawsuit
Elon Musk has amended his lawsuit against OpenAI, requesting that $134B–$150B in damages be paid to the company’s original nonprofit charitable arm rather than to himself personally. The move follows a judge's rejection of his previous damage calculations and includes demands to oust CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman. Musk’s legal team argues he is acting as a "whistleblower" to return the value that was allegedly diverted from the original mission to for-profit interests.
Musk’s shift to "whistleblower" status for the nonprofit is a tactical pivot to salvage a legal strategy that was failing on personal damage claims. By redirecting funds to the nonprofit, Musk sidesteps the argument that he is suing for personal gain or competitive advantage for xAI. The demand for Altman and Brockman’s removal strikes at the heart of OpenAI’s governance transition to a public benefit corporation, while the $150B figure likely aims to claw back value diverted from the original mission. The timing suggests a high-stakes attempt to pressure OpenAI’s board and investors before the late April 2026 trial.
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